2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Paint Color Codes

Quick reference

Notes: The list above covers the most common factory colors for the 2021 Grand Cherokee (WK2). Some trims and late/limited runs may have additional or short-run colors. Always confirm your exact code by VIN with a dealer or paint supplier before ordering.

Where to find your paint code

On the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the factory paint code is printed on the Vehicle Certification Label (the white/black manufacturer sticker) in the driver’s side door jamb/B‑pillar area. Look for a three-character code after a "PNT:" or "PAINT:" field (examples: PW7, PXJ, PAU). If the jamb label is missing or unreadable, you can:

• Pull your factory build sheet by VIN via a Jeep/Mopar dealer (they can see the sales paint code).
• Check your original window sticker (often lists the color name that corresponds to the code).
• Ask an automotive paint supplier to decode the color from your VIN.

Best touch-up paint sources

• Dupli-Color: Widely available pens, bottles, and aerosols for common Jeep codes like PW7, PXJ, and PAU. Good for quick chip repairs.
• AutomotiveTouchup: Offers OE-formulated basecoats in bottles, pens, and aerosols; also sells primers and clears for complete systems.
• Local jobber/custom mix (Tcoat or similar): A professional paint store can mix your exact code (e.g., PXJ) in solvent or waterborne and load it into touch-up bottles or custom aerosols. Bring your code or VIN.
• Jeep dealer: OEM-labeled touch-up pens are convenient for popular colors, though selection and stock can vary.

How to use touch-up paint

1. Clean: Wash the area, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol or wax/grease remover. Remove rust with a fiberglass pen or fine abrasive.
2. Prep: Lightly feather any sharp paint edges with 800–1500 grit. Mask off surrounding areas if spraying. Use plastic adhesion promoter on raw plastic parts.
3. Prime: For bare metal or plastic, apply a thin epoxy or etch primer. Let dry and scuff lightly.
4. Basecoat (color): Shake well. Apply in very light coats, allowing flash time. For pens/bottles, wick off excess and build slowly to avoid blobs.
5. Clearcoat: After the color flashes, apply clear in 2–3 light coats for gloss and protection. Allow full cure before polishing.
6. Finish: After 24–72 hours, level dust nibs with 2000–3000 grit and polish. For tiny chips, a careful dot of clear may be all that’s needed.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

• Expect variation: Pearl and metallic finishes (PXJ Diamond Black Crystal, PRV Velvet Red, PBJ Hydro Blue, PR3 Redline 2‑Coat Pearl) can shift with coat count, gun distance, and angle. Factory batches also vary.
• Do a spray-out: Before painting the vehicle, test your mixed paint on a card or spoon. Adjust pass count and orientation until the flop and face match.
• Control film build: Pearls get lighter or darker depending on how many coats you apply. Replicate the coverage you achieved on the spray-out.
• Maintain orientation: Keep the same distance and speed across the repair. Metallics can tiger-stripe if you pause or change overlap.
• Blend when possible: For visible repairs on pearls/metallics, blend into the adjacent panel and clear a wider area. Hard edge spot-ins on large, flat panels are difficult to hide.
• Temperature and lighting: Match under daylight or high-CRI lighting. Warm/cool temps can affect how pearls lay and flash.

If your 2021 Grand Cherokee’s color isn’t shown above (for example, late-availability or trim‑exclusive shades), confirm the exact paint code via your VIN with a Jeep dealer or a professional paint supplier before purchasing materials.

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