2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Paint Color Codes & Touch-Up Guide

Whether you are fixing a small scratch from a stray shopping cart or repainting a replacement bumper, knowing your exact factory paint code is the first step to a flawless repair on your 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Jeep offered a stunning lineup of colors for this model year, ranging from deep, luxurious pearls to classic metallic finishes.

Below is your comprehensive guide to the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee paint codes, where to find them, and how to apply touch-up paint effectively.

Quick reference

Here are the factory colors offered for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Always verify your specific code before ordering paint.

Color Name	Paint Code	Type (Solid / Metallic / Pearl)
Bright White Clearcoat	PW7	Solid
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat	PXR	Pearl
Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat	PSC	Metallic
Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat	PAU	Metallic
Maximum Steel Metallic Clearcoat	PAR	Metallic
Velvet Red Pearlcoat	PRV	Pearl
True Blue Pearlcoat	PBU	Pearl
Ivory Tri-Coat Pearl	QWD / PWD	Pearl (Tri-Coat)
Light Brownstone Pearlcoat	PTW	Pearl
Luxury Brown Pearlcoat	PTG	Pearl
Recon Green Clearcoat	PGU	Solid

Note: If you are uncertain about your specific color or do not see it listed here, always confirm your exact paint code via your VIN at a local Jeep dealer or reputable auto paint supplier.

Where to find your paint code

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), which manufactures Jeep, makes finding your paint code relatively straightforward. For the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, you will want to look for the manufacturer’s vehicle identification sticker.

1. Driver’s Side Door Jamb (B-Pillar): Open the driver's door and inspect the latch pillar (the vertical surface where the door clicks closed).
2. Locate the Mopar Sticker: Look for a black and white sticker containing the vehicle's VIN, manufacturing date, and barcode.
3. Find the "PNT" Code: At the bottom of this label, usually under the barcode, you will see a sequence that says "PNT:" followed by a three-digit code (e.g., PNT: PW7). This three-digit code is your official factory paint code.

If the sticker is missing, damaged, or unreadable, you can call any Jeep dealership parts department. Give them your 17-character VIN, and they can look up your exact factory paint code in their database.

Best touch-up paint sources

Getting a precise match is critical for automotive touch-ups. Here are the best places to source your 2016 Grand Cherokee paint:

• Dealership (Mopar): For small rock chips, your local Jeep dealership sells OEM Mopar touch-up paint pens. These are excellent for tiny blemishes and guarantee a factory-approved match.
• AutomotiveTouchup: Highly recommended for larger repairs. They offer perfectly mixed aerosol spray cans, half-ounce bottles, and ready-to-spray pints and quarts based on your exact FCA paint code.
• Dupli-Color: A widely available option found in most auto parts stores (like AutoZone or O'Reilly). Dupli-Color’s Exact-Match line includes popular Jeep colors like Bright White (PW7) and Brilliant Black (PXR).
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Great for custom-mixed complete kits that include specialized application tools, basecoats, and clearcoats engineered for specific factory codes.

How to use touch-up paint

Achieving a professional-looking result requires patience and preparation. Follow these standard steps for applying touch-up paint:

1. Clean: Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. Follow up with a wax and grease remover (or rubbing alcohol) to ensure no contaminants prevent the paint from adhering.
2. Primer: If the scratch goes down to the bare metal or plastic, apply a light coat of automotive primer. Let it dry completely.
3. Base Coat: Apply the color-matched base coat in light, thin layers. Do not try to fill the scratch all at once, as the paint will pool and run. Allow 10 to 15 minutes of flash time between each coat until the color is opaque.
4. Clear Coat: The base coat provides the color, but the clear coat provides the gloss and UV protection. Once the base coat is dry (usually after 30-60 minutes), apply 2-3 thin layers of clear coat.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

Colors like Ivory Tri-Coat Pearl (QWD) or Velvet Red Pearlcoat (PRV) can be notoriously tricky to match.

• Understand Tri-Coats: A tri-coat paint requires a base color layer, a translucent mid-coat (which contains the pearl flakes), and a final clear coat. You must buy a specific tri-coat touch-up kit to match this properly.
• Practice First: Always test your paint on a glossy piece of cardboard or a metal test card. For tri-coats, this helps you determine how many layers of the pearl mid-coat are needed to match the factory depth and brilliance.
• Blending: For metallic paints like Granite Crystal Metallic (PAU), the metallic flakes can lay differently depending on how they are applied. Spraying in light, even coats helps the flakes distribute evenly so they don't look darker or lighter than the surrounding panel.

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