2017 Toyota Camry Paint Color Codes & Touch-Up Guide

Whether you are fixing a minor door ding, covering up a rock chip on the hood, or completely repainting a body panel, getting the exact paint match for your vehicle is critical. The 2017 Toyota Camry came in a variety of stunning finishes, from deep metallic blacks to brilliant tri-coat pearls. Knowing your exact factory paint code is the first step to a flawless repair.

Quick reference

Below is the complete list of factory paint color codes offered for the 2017 Toyota Camry:

Note: If you are uncertain about a specific color variant, always confirm your paint code via your VIN at a local Toyota dealer or a professional paint supplier.

Where to find your paint code

Locating the exact paint code on your 2017 Toyota Camry is straightforward. Toyota typically places the vehicle identification and paint code sticker on the driver’s side door jamb.

Open the driver’s door and look for a black or white rectangular sticker on the B-pillar (the vertical metal post behind the front door). Towards the bottom of this sticker, you will see a line of text that begins with "C/TR" (which stands for Color/Trim). The three-character alphanumeric code immediately following the "C/" is your vehicle's factory paint code. For example, if it reads "C/TR: 1J9/LA10", your paint code is 1J9 (Celestial Silver Metallic).

Best touch-up paint sources

When it comes to purchasing touch-up paint for your Camry, you have several reliable options depending on the size of the repair:

• Dupli-Color: Excellent for small chips and scratches. They offer widely available touch-up pens and small aerosol cans that perfectly match standard solid and metallic Toyota colors.
• AutomotiveTouchup: Highly recommended for larger repairs. They precision-mix paint based on your exact factory code and offer it in bottles, spray cans, and pints/quarts for spray guns.
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: A great option for specialized automotive paint needs, offering high-quality basecoats and clearcoats that ensure a seamless blend.
• Toyota Dealer: Your local dealership’s parts department sells official OEM touch-up paint pens. This is often the safest bet for guaranteed factory color matching on small rock chips.

How to use touch-up paint

Achieving a professional-looking repair at home requires patience and the right technique. Follow these steps for the best results:

1. Clean: Thoroughly wash the damaged area with soap and water, then wipe it down with wax and grease remover or rubbing alcohol. There must be no dirt, rust, or wax in the chip or scratch.
2. Primer: If the scratch goes down to bare metal or plastic, apply a very thin layer of automotive primer. Let it dry completely according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Base Coat: Shake your touch-up paint well. Apply the base color in thin, light coats using a fine-tipped brush or toothpick for small chips, or smooth passes if using an aerosol spray. Allow 15-30 minutes of drying time between each coat until the color covers the primer entirely.
4. Clear Coat: The clear coat protects the paint and provides a glossy finish. Once the base coat is fully dry (usually wait a few hours or overnight), apply the clear coat in thin layers until it is level with the surrounding factory paint.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

Colors like Blizzard Pearl (070) and Ruby Flare Pearl (3T3) are known as "tri-coats." This means the factory finish consists of a base color coat, a semi-transparent pearl mid-coat, and a protective clear coat.

Matching a tri-coat paint can be challenging. When touching up these colors, you will usually receive two separate bottles of color: the solid ground coat and the pearl mid-coat. Apply the base coat first until you achieve full coverage. Then, apply the pearl mid-coat very sparingly. The more mid-coat you apply, the darker and more pearlescent the finish will become. It is highly recommended to practice on a piece of scrap metal or cardboard first to figure out exactly how many layers of pearl mid-coat are needed to match your Camry's specific hue.

If the damage is extensive, a DIY repair on a tri-coat finish may result in a noticeable patch. For larger scrapes and dents, professional blending is the best route.

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