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Faris · Apr 22, 2026

Hey everyone,

I could use some help deciding on the right blue for my 1984 GMC Jimmy. It’s a two-tone setup, currently white with a light blue/greenish shade, but I’m planning to repaint it to white + a classic glossy blue.

The tricky part is choosing the right blue. I’m aiming for something:

Glossy and vibrant
Not baby blue
Not too dark/navy
Has that late 70s vibe without looking too flashy or too dull

Basically, I want it to feel classic and period-correct, but still pop a bit in the sun.
I’ll attach two photos: one of my car, and another sample color I’ve been going back and forth with the painter about. Please take a look and let me know what you think.
By the way, the painter claims that sample color is from a 1970 Porsche, but I’m not really sure about that.

If anyone has color codes, factory shades, or even photos of similar builds, I’d really appreciate it. I didn’t expect picking a blue to be this hard

Thanks in advance!

Grit dog · Apr 22, 2026

So it looks to be original color, but you don’t want to do that?
Asking what color to paint YOUR car is like getting on here and asking what shirt to wear to work that day.
Really seems like a personal type decision.

Sad Sack · Apr 22, 2026

Looks good in the sun!

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waterpirate · Apr 22, 2026

I always thought the new gen dodge trucks had a nice blue.
Eric

Sad Sack · Apr 22, 2026

1977
Dark Blue (Code 28 / WA4983)

Cousin_Eddie · Apr 22, 2026

Like what Sad Sack said. I think that's the blue that was on the early 70's Malibu.

Sad Sack · Apr 22, 2026

Cousin_Eddie said:
Like what Sad Sack said. I think that's the blue that was on the early 70's Malibu.

Corvettes too.

Faris · Apr 23, 2026

Sad Sack said:
Looks good in the sun!

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I really like the color. Thank you for your suggestion!

Faris · Apr 23, 2026

waterpirate said:
I always thought the new gen dodge trucks had a nice blue.
Eric

Thank you for your suggestion!

Faris · Apr 23, 2026

Sad Sack said:
1977
Dark Blue (Code 28 / WA4983)

Thank you for sharing the paint code! I will try to get a sample soon

TotalyHucked · Apr 23, 2026

Man, that original silvery blue looks great on there, I'd stick with that if it were me personally. Or GM's light blue metallic that I have on my truck as the main color. I feel like a softer/lighter blue would look better against the white than a bright/in your face blue

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Grit dog · Apr 23, 2026

waterpirate said:
I always thought the new gen dodge trucks had a nice blue.
Eric

Like the old 2nd gen’s Electric Blue or whatever it is? I love that color.

Grit dog · Apr 23, 2026

Sad Sack said:
1977
Dark Blue (Code 28 / WA4983)

That would look nice but OP said not dark/navy, although it appears he is open to dark blue?

Finkaire · Apr 23, 2026

I think that going as close to original is the best ticket. My truck was a peeler and also had no luster, almost a navy ship grey. Without having to paint the bed and the jams I ended up with a Mercedes color, real close. The color has a fine metallic and since it is a stock color will not be hard to match, just in case. I had my El Camino painted a shade off the original color, again not painting the jams or the bed. But since it is a custom color it was very hard to match when i got a chip. Go to automotive paint supplier and find a stock color from a modern car that matches IMHO

Faris · Apr 23, 2026

Finkaire said:
I think that going as close to original is the best ticket. My truck was a peeler and also had no luster, almost a navy ship grey. Without having to paint the bed and the jams I ended up with a Mercedes color, real close. The color has a fine metallic and since it is a stock color will not be hard to match, just in case. I had my El Camino painted a shade off the original color, again not painting the jams or the bed. But since it is a custom color it was very hard to match when i got a chip. Go to automotive paint supplier and find a stock color from a modern car that matches IMHO

Thanks, I appreciate it—that’s really solid advice.

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