2023 Honda Odyssey Paint Colors & Codes Guide

Keeping your 2023 Honda Odyssey looking pristine means addressing rock chips, scratches, and door dings before rust can set in. Whether you need a quick touch-up pen for a minor blemish or a spray can for a bumper scrape, getting the exact factory paint code is the crucial first step.

This guide from Repairius covers the factory paint codes for the 2023 Honda Odyssey, where to locate your vehicle's specific code, and how to execute a seamless touch-up repair.

Quick reference

Below is the complete list of factory paint colors offered on the 2023 Honda Odyssey. Always verify your specific paint code before ordering supplies.

Color Name	Paint Code	Type (Solid / Metallic / Pearl)
Platinum White Pearl	NH-883P	Pearl (Tri-coat)
Lunar Silver Metallic	NH-830M	Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic	NH-797M	Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl	NH-731P	Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl	B-588P	Pearl
Radiant Red Metallic II	R-569M	Metallic
Sonic Gray Pearl	NH-877P	Pearl
Pacific Pewter Metallic	NH-893M	Metallic

Note: Honda paint codes are sometimes listed without the hyphen (e.g., NH883P).

Where to find your paint code

Honda makes finding your paint code relatively straightforward. For the 2023 Odyssey, you will find the factory Service Parts Identification sticker located on the driver’s side door jamb (the B-pillar).

1. Open the driver's side front door.
2. Look at the lower section of the door jamb, below the door latch.
3. Locate the black-and-white or silver sticker containing the VIN, tire pressures, and vehicle weights.
4. Near the bottom of this sticker, look for a barcode. Directly above or below it, you will see a label that says EXT. COLOR or simply COLOR, followed by a code like "NH-883P".

If the sticker is missing, damaged, or unreadable, you can call any Honda dealership parts department. Provide them with your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and they can look up the exact paint code your Odyssey was built with.

Best touch-up paint sources

Once you have your paint code, it's time to source the paint. Because the 2023 Odyssey features highly metallic and pearlescent finishes, choosing a high-quality supplier is key.

• Honda Dealerships: The best source for exact-match touch-up pens and small bottles. OEM paint ensures the chemical makeup and flake size are exactly what came from the factory.
• AutomotiveTouchup: Excellent for larger jobs requiring spray cans, half-pints, or gallons. They custom-mix paint based on your exact Honda code and offer high-quality primers and clear coats.
• Dupli-Color: A highly accessible option found in most local auto parts stores. They offer "Exact-Match" scratch fix pens and small aerosol cans. While convenient, their color selection might be limited for newer or less common shades like Pacific Pewter Metallic.
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: A great online alternative for custom-mixed touch-up bottles and pens, often providing complete kits that include cleaning solvents, primer, base coat, and clear coat.

How to use touch-up paint

Achieving a professional-looking repair takes patience and the right process. Follow these steps for the best results on your Odyssey:

1. Clean and Prep: Wash the area thoroughly. Use a wax and grease remover (or rubbing alcohol) to clean out the scratch or chip. The surface must be completely free of dirt and wax.
2. Apply Primer: If the scratch goes down to bare metal or plastic, apply a thin layer of automotive primer. Let it dry completely (usually 20-30 minutes).
3. Apply Base Coat: Shake your paint pen or bottle vigorously. Apply the color in very light, thin layers. Do not try to fill the chip in one go. Wait 15-20 minutes between coats until the color covers the primer entirely.
4. Apply Clear Coat: The base coat will dry looking dull. After the final base coat has dried for at least an hour, apply a layer of clear coat. The clear coat provides the UV protection and the glossy finish that matches the rest of your van.
5. Polish (Optional): After curing for a few days, lightly polish the area with a rubbing compound to blend the edges of the new clear coat with the surrounding factory finish.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

The 2023 Honda Odyssey lineup relies heavily on Pearl and Metallic finishes. Colors like Platinum White Pearl (NH-883P) are actually "tri-coats." This means the factory applied a solid white base, a translucent pearl mid-coat, and a protective clear coat.

When touching up a tri-coat, you will usually receive two different color bottles (Base and Pearl), plus a clear coat. You must apply the solid base first, followed by thin layers of the pearl mid-coat. Test the paint on a piece of scrap cardboard or plastic first. The more layers of pearl you apply, the darker and more yellow/creamy the white will become. Compare your test card to the van's paint in direct sunlight before touching up the actual vehicle.

For heavily metallic colors like Lunar Silver or Radiant Red, ensure you shake the paint vigorously for at least two minutes. The metallic flakes settle at the bottom of the bottle; if not mixed perfectly, the touch-up will look noticeably darker than the surrounding paint.

If your Odyssey has sustained damage larger than a few rock chips, a touch-up pen won't cut it. Find a trusted body shop on Repairius to restore your Honda to showroom condition.