BMW paint code 263
Dunkelblau.
- Code
263- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 1990–2002 across BMW
- Models
- 10
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code 263
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.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 1990–2002 | Dunkelblau |
| BMW 3er Cabrio | 1990–2002 | Dunkelblau |
| BMW 3er Compact | 1994–2002 | Dunkelblau |
| BMW 3er Coupe | 1990–2002 | Dunkelblau |
| BMW 3er Limousine | 1990–2002 | Dunkelblau |
| BMW 3er Touring | 1990–2002 | Dunkelblau |
| BMW 7 Series | 1990–2002 | Dunkelblau |
| BMW 7er Limousine | 1990–2002 | Dunkelblau |
| BMW 8 Series | 1990–2002 | Dunkelblau |
| BMW Z3 | 1995–2002 | Dunkelblau |
3 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW 5 Series (built 2023–present)
- BMW 5er Limousine (built 2023–present)
- BMW Cabrio (built 1978–1981)
Where to find code 263 on your BMW
Paint sticker under the bonnet or on the B-pillar. Three characters: digits on older cars (300 Alpine White, 475 Black Sapphire), letters and digits on newer ones (A96 Mineral White, C3Z).
Touch-up paint for Dunkelblau
Ask for BMW 263 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
This is a solid colour, the easiest kind to match. Most cars from the 1990s on still have a clear coat over it.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.