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Exterior Colors

A word to the wise: we don't guarantee that the colors as illustrated below are accurate, or indeed that they're even close! A LOT of images will be loaded, so please be patient. The colors are presented in alphabetical order along with the years they were generally available, indicated by the black numbers below the color name. The paint codes (if available) are from various internet and written sources--they have NOT been verified!

Note: Non-standard colors were usually available by special order. Not every catalog color is illustrated. By following the link to "more cars" you will be viewing cars whose color has been self-selected by the person entering the data. This can be frightfully inaccurate at times. Use the cars on this page as a starting point.

Apologies about some of the poor quality shots. They are all that we have of certain colors--the XJ-S site has a great number of small photos.

 Antelope 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: AFMMore Antelope cars... 

 Arctic Blue 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: JFEMore Arctic Blue cars... 

 Black 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory codes: PDT/PDE/PDFMore Black cars... 

 Bordeaux Red 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: CEKMore Bordeaux Red cars... 

 British Racing Green 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 No paint code available.More British Racing Green cars... 

 Brooklands Green 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: HFBMore Brooklands Green cars... 

 Carnival Red 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: CFSMore Carnival Red cars... 

 Catkin 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: HFDMore Catkin cars... 

 Cirrus Grey 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: ANCMore Cirrus Grey cars... 

 Claret 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: CEAMore Claret cars... 

 Cobalt Blue 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: JDMMore Cobalt Blue cars... 

 Cotsworth Yellow 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 No paint code available.More Cotsworth Yellow cars... 

 Cranberry 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: CEEMore Cranberry cars... 

 Damson Red 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: CDGMore Damson Red cars... 

 Diamond Blue 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: JFNMore Diamond Blue cars... 

 Dorchester Grey 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: LDPMore Dorchester Grey cars... 

 Flamenco Red 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: CFHMore Flamenco Red cars... 

 Glacier White 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: NDPMore Glacier White cars... 

 Grenadier Red 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: CEHMore Grenadier Red cars... 

 Greensand 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 No paint code available.More Greensand cars... 

 Ice Blue 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: MDPMore Ice Blue cars... 

 Jade Green 
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 Factory code: HEVMore Jade Green cars... 

 Jaguar Racing Green 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory codes: HEN/HERMore Jaguar Racing Green cars... 

 Juniper Green 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 No paint code available.More Juniper Green cars... 

 Kingfisher Blue 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: HFEMore Kingfisher Blue cars... 

 Nimbus White 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: NJDMore Nimbus White cars... 

 Old English White 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: 250More Old English White cars... 

 Oyster 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: SDEMore Oyster cars... 

 Platinum 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: LEPMore Platinum cars... 

 Racing Green 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: HDNMore Racing Green cars... 

 Regency Red 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory codes: CFA/257More Regency Red cars... 

 Regent Grey 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory codes: LDL/LDRMore Regent Grey cars... 

 Rhodium Silver 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: MDEMore Rhodium Silver cars... 

 Rose Bronze 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: SDLMore Rose Bronze cars... 

 Sable Black 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: PDFMore Sable Black cars... 

 Sage Green 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: HEGMore Sage Green cars... 

 Sapphire 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: JGEMore Sapphire cars... 

 Sapphire Blue 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: JECMore Sapphire Blue cars... 

 Satin Beige 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: AFVMore Satin Beige cars... 

 Sebring Red 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: CDJMore Sebring Red cars... 

 Signal Red 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: CFC (note: N/A 79-88)More Signal Red cars... 

 Silver Birch 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: MDJMore Silver Birch cars... 

 Silver Frost 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: MDKMore Silver Frost cars... 

 Silver Grey 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: 260More Silver Grey cars... 

 Solent Blue 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: JFJMore Solent Blue cars... 

 Spindrift White 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: NDMMore Spindrift White cars... 

 Talisman Silver 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: MDFMore Talisman Silver cars... 

 Topaz 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: SDNMore Topaz cars... 

 Tudor White 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: NDCMore Tudor White cars... 

 Tungsten 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: JEXMore Tungsten cars... 

 Turquoise 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: UDBMore Turquoise cars... 

 Westminster Blue 
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 Jaguar XJ-S photo 
 Factory code: JFGMore Westminster Blue cars... 

Colors not illustrated (no photos in database, or photos are of cars not actually that color):

 

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2008-01-10 15:04:49 | Anonymous writes:

Cotsworth yellow should be Cotswold yellow

2011-02-03 10:15:55 | Richard Ashley writes:

I own a 95 4 litre Celebration coupe in Spruce Green with Cream leather piped in Coffee. Spruce is a metalic BRG. I notice it is not mentioned in the above list. This is a rare colour and may have been only introduced with the 95 and 96 Celebration models. I have just uploaded my cars details chassis number SAJJNAED3EJ222618. Please feel free to use these pictures as an example of this lovely colour.

2011-06-28 17:13:40 | Alan Conrad writes:

Hi
I am looking for touch up paint for my 1989 XJS convertible reg G100RBA Chassis No JNADW3DB 163997 - I am pretty sure that it is Arctic Blue but I cannot confirm this from my documentation - can you help at all ?
Many thanks

AC

2012-03-09 23:33:05 | Anthony Belz writes:

Searching for dark metallic red (more dark burgundy) XJ6 color, much darker than all the reds depicted here.
Grateful for color-names &/or images.

Cheers - AB.

2012-04-19 13:22:30 | Anonymous writes:

The seller claims this XJS is the elusive Morrocan Red. Maybe you can snag one of the photos:

www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml

BTW your photo of the "Sage Green" XJS seems to be of a 94 or later car but the years suggest the color was only available in 84/5/6.

2012-09-14 17:26:27 | Anonymous writes:

My 1988 Jet Black XJ-SC has a paint code of "PDH"

2014-07-21 10:59:24 | DickC. writes:

My car outran its paint! Tungsten not exactly an exciting color, thinking of Rhodium Silver as new paint

2015-01-04 06:26:51 | Neil Shaw writes:

I have a code HFM car this is Peppermint from the Insignia exclusive colour options. I have entered the details I have for the register with some photos so I hope these will appear soon. I have trim codes AEM and MH can anyone confirm the names of these colours I believe one is Barley?
Also can anyone confirm the body number format I have a number 11602T but not sure this is the correct format.
Car is a 1994 Coupe 4.0 Auto Insignia located in UK. Condition is as good as I can imagine for 20 years plus with only 35 miles with full service history and one owner until April 2014.

2015-01-04 06:32:28 | Neil Shaw writes:

Ref my comment above it should have read 35k miles of course

2015-04-16 13:19:57 | joe moye writes:

Did any XJS ever come with white tops?
Is it possible to purchase a white replacement top for a 1995 or 1996 XJS?

2015-07-23 18:18:12 | Harry writes:

I have an original 1977 XJS (16656 miles) Carriage Brown(262) . The car was in a minor front collision before I acquired it. There is no hood badge. Is this correct? What year was the hood badge added? Can anyone help?

2015-08-23 18:42:02 | Frank De marco writes:

Maybe you can help, I have a 90 xjs white w/ blue interior in your opinion what other color would look the best. I hope you will give me your opinion ...Frank

2017-08-31 21:39:14 | Tommy K Hartwell writes:

I just posted a picture of my 1996 XJS in Moroccan Red.

2017-12-15 02:20:51 | Andreas Schmieg writes:

For [255] Dark Blue, check out UG2W50613BW. Certified by Jaguar.

2018-01-04 19:56:57 | Katherine writes:

Thank you for the information! Cheers (:

2018-07-13 15:00:49 | Tito writes:

I requested and received Jaguar Heritage Certificate for my 1988 XJ-S coupé.
I am surprised by the fact that in the certificate is written Crimson colour while on the plate of the car is reported PHD. Is PHD acronymous of Crimson? I don't find Crimson colour on the above list.
Thanks

2020-01-12 00:21:28 | Mats Johansson writes:

You have missed 714cev crimson red a colour jaguar used 1986 -1987 it’s a original jaguar colour.

i have it on my 1987 xj-sc 3.6

2021-05-04 05:50:11 | Phil writes:

I'm sure as a child in the late 70's early 80's the XJS local to me was similar to Apple jack green - but its not listed. Was that a special paint or my memory fails me??

2021-10-06 08:43:13 | Garreth Smith writes:

Hi,

I have a Moroccan red 92 XJS if you want a picture.


2021-10-13 14:35:08 | pauls writes:

We always want photos of the cars, the more the better. If you can provide the VIN we can attach it to your car's page.

2024-04-15 01:41:22 | pam stone writes:

I have a yellow pre-he on facebook at the moment for sale, had it 40yrs ,I bought from pine wood film studios and was told it was a special order can you tell me anything about it reg SJA 941X thanks Pam Stone.

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