BMW paint code 308
Bright Red is listed under BMW paint code 308. The current catalog contains 26 application records across 13 model groups, with entries for 1989–1993. The table below separates the years for each model.
The swatch uses #C32316 as its screen reference. Check the car's identification label and supporting records before deciding whether this was its original color. A listed application is a reference match, not a vehicle build certificate.
| Model | Catalog years | Color |
|---|---|---|
| 318 | 1989–1990 | Bright Red |
| 320 | 1989–1990 | Bright Red |
| 325 | 1989–1990 | Bright Red |
| 528 | 1989–1990 | Bright Red |
| 528E | 1989–1990 | Bright Red |
| 535I | 1989–1990 | Bright Red |
| 633 | 1989–1990 | Bright Red |
| 635CSI | 1989–1990 | Bright Red |
| 733 | 1989–1990 | Bright Red |
| 735I | 1989–1990 | Bright Red |
| L7 | 1989–1990 | Bright Red |
| M3 | 1990 | Bright Red |
| All Models | 1991–1993 | Bright Red |
These entries use the same code text under another name or make. This is a cross-reference for further checking, not confirmation that the paint formulas are interchangeable.
| Make / model | Color reference | Listed years |
|---|---|---|
| Saab 45903 | Saffron Yellow | 2008–2010 |
| Saab 45905 | Saffron Yellow | 2009 |
308 is listed as Bright Red in the BMW catalog. Match the complete code and vehicle application when checking a paint formula.
The catalog lists 318, 320, 325, 528, 528E, 535I, 633, 635CSI and 5 more. Open a model-year palette below to compare its listed colors. A catalog match does not establish the factory color of an individual VIN.
#C32316 is an approximate digital reference. Lighting, finish, ageing and refinishing affect the appearance of real paint. Confirm the code on the car and compare a supplier spray-out sample.
