BMW paint code 381
Lemansblau Metallic.
- Code
381(also seen asM381)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Blue
- Code in use
- 2000–2022 across BMW
- Models
- 14
- Screen colour
#002A4Aapproximate
BMW models with paint code 381
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 1 Series | 2004–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW 1er Cabrio | 2004–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW 1er Coupe | 2004–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW 3 Series | 2000–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW 3er Cabrio | 2000–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW 3er Coupe | 2000–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW 3er Limousine | 2000–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW 3er Touring | 2000–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW 5er Touring | 2000–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW 7 Series | 2000–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW M3 | 2000–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW M5 | 2000–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW X1 | 2009–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
| BMW X5 | 2000–2022 | Lemansblau Metallic |
2 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW 5 Series (built 2023–present)
- BMW 5er Limousine (built 2023–present)
Where to find code 381 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 Lemansblau Metallic
Ask for BMW 381 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as M381).
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.