BMW paint code C3N
Storm Bay Metallic.
- Code
C3N- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 2018–2025 across BMW
- Models
- 3
- Screen colour
#3F4A52approximate
BMW models with paint code C3N
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 | 2018–2025 | Storm Bay Metallic |
| BMW 2 Series | 2018–2025 | Storm Bay Metallic |
| BMW X Series | 2023–2025 | Storm Bay Metallic |
Where to find code C3N 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 Storm Bay Metallic
Ask for BMW C3N and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
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.