CarPaintCode
W61 Ruby Black Metallic

BMW paint code W61

Ruby Black Metallic.

Code
W61
Finish
Metallic
Colour family
Black
Code in use
2005–2022 across BMW
Models
22
Screen colour
#141113 approximate

BMW models with paint code W61

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
BMW 3 Series2005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW 3er Cabrio2005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW 3er Coupe2005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW 3er Limousine2005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW 3er Touring2005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW 5er Touring2005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW 6 Series2005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW 6er Cabrio2005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW 6er Coupe2005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW 7 Series2005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW 7er Limousine2005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW B6 Alpina2005–2022 ?Ruby Black Metallic
BMW B7 Alpina2016–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW M32005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW M62005–2019Ruby Black Metallic
BMW X32005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW X52005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW X5-M2005–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW X62007–2022Ruby Black Metallic
BMW Z Series2005–2022 ?Ruby Black Metallic
BMW Z42005–2008Ruby Black Metallic
BMW Z4 Roadster2005–2008 ≈Ruby Black Metallic
2 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years

Where to find code W61 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).

Full guide with diagram →

Touch-up paint for Ruby Black Metallic

Ask for BMW W61 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.

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