BMW paint code C17
Brands Hatch Grey Metallic, also listed as Donington Grey/brand Hatch Grey Metallic.
- Code
C17(also seen asC28,WC17,WC28)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 2013–2023 across BMW
- Models
- 10
- Screen colour
#646562approximate
BMW models with paint code C17
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 8 Series | 2018–2022 | Brands Hatch Grey Metallic |
| BMW 8er Gran Coupe | 2020–2022 ≈ | Brands Hatch Grey Metallic |
| BMW M5 | 2018–2022 | Brands Hatch Grey Metallic |
| BMW M6 | 2018–2019 | Brands Hatch Grey Metallic |
| BMW M8 | 2019–2022 | Brands Hatch Grey Metallic |
| BMW M8 Cabrio | 2019–2022 | Brands Hatch Grey Metallic |
| BMW M8 Coupe | 2019–2022 | Brands Hatch Grey Metallic |
| BMW M8 Grancoupe | 2018–2022 ? | Brands Hatch Grey Metallic |
| BMW X5-M | 2018–2022 | Brands Hatch Grey Metallic |
| BMW X6-M | 2018–2022 | Brands Hatch Grey Metallic |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW 5 Series (built 2023–present)
Where to find code C17 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 Brands Hatch Grey Metallic
Ask for BMW C17 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as C28, WC17, WC28).
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.