CarPaintCode
LY8S Argusbraun Metallic

Audi paint code LY8S

Argusbraun Metallic.

Code
LY8S (also seen as W3)
Finish
Metallic
Colour family
Grey
Code in use
2013–2021 across Audi
Models
10
Screen colour
#35302E approximate

Audi models with paint code LY8S

Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.

ModelYearsColour name
Audi A42013–2021Argusbraun Metallic
Audi A4 Allroad Quattro2013–2021 ?Argusbraun Metallic
Audi A52013–2021Argusbraun Metallic
Audi A5 Coupe2013–2021Argusbraun Metallic
Audi A5 Sportback2013–2021Argusbraun Metallic
Audi A82013–2021Argusbraun Metallic
Audi A8 L2013–2021Argusbraun Metallic
Audi Q52013–2021Argusbraun Metallic
Audi Q72013–2021Argusbraun Metallic
Audi S82013–2021Argusbraun Metallic

Where to find code LY8S on your Audi

Vehicle data sticker in the spare-wheel well and in the service booklet. Four characters starting with L, such as LY9B (Brilliant Black) or LY7W (Floret Silver).

Full guide with diagram →

Touch-up paint for Argusbraun Metallic

Ask for Audi LY8S and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as W3).

This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.

Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.

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