Audi A6 VIN Decoder and Options List

Audi A6 paint codes identify the exact exterior color and finish your vehicle was painted with at the factory. Each code is a short alphanumeric combination that corresponds to a specific color formula. These codes are useful when confirming originality, matching paint for repairs, or verifying the configuration shown on your VIN build sheet.

You can find the paint code on the vehicle data label located inside the spare wheel well or printed in the service booklet. It usually appears next to the word “Paint No.” or “Lacknummer.”

Below is a list of Audi A6 paint codes used across various generations, including solid, metallic, and pearl finishes.

L041: Black – solid finish used on early A6 models
LA3H: Salsa Red – solid red used on early C5 models
LA7W: Reflex Silver Metallic – classic silver tone seen across multiple generations
LA9V: Brilliant Black – traditional solid black used on many early models
LB5N: Kingfisher Blue Metallic – vibrant blue used on select editions
LB7Z: Satin Silver Metallic – light silver metallic popular on early production years
LC5M: Moonlight Blue Pearl Effect – deep pearl blue used from the C6 generation onward
LC7V: Atlas Grey Metallic – medium grey metallic finish used on early models
LD7Y: Quartz Grey Metallic – neutral metallic grey offered across several trims
LH7W: Akoya Silver Metallic – bright metallic silver used on premium trims
LM7W: Silver Metallic – standard metallic silver used throughout multiple A6 generations
LN5Y: Navara Blue Metallic – deep metallic blue introduced on later models
LP5X: Sepang Blue Pearl Effect – performance blue finish used on S line and sport trims
LR7L: Ice Silver Metallic – light silver metallic popular across C6 and C7 models
LS9R: Glacier White Metallic – bright metallic white featured on modern C8 models
LX1X: Manhattan Grey Metallic – dark metallic grey used on later A6 models
LX5H: Firmament Blue Metallic – rich metallic blue used on C8 trims
LX5Q: Scuba Blue Metallic – medium metallic blue found on C7 models
LX5R: Moonlight Blue Metallic – dark pearl blue tone used across multiple years
LX7G: Chronos Grey Metallic – elegant mid grey metallic used on current production
LX7L: Manhattan Grey Metallic – premium dark grey metallic introduced on the C8 A6
LX7S: Daytona Grey Pearl Effect – signature metallic grey associated with S line and RS models
LX8X: Navarra Blue Metallic – premium deep blue finish used on C8 and newer models
LX9X: Mythos Black Metallic – glossy black metallic finish popular on sport and S line trims
LY1P: Dakota Grey Metallic – warm metallic grey featured on C7 generation models
LY3U: Tango Red Metallic – bright metallic red used on sport trims and newer models
LY7C: Nardo Grey – solid flat grey associated with RS and performance editions
LY9C: Ibis White – solid white finish offered across all generations
LY9T: Mythos Black Metallic – deep black metallic used in current A6 production
LZ7G: Florett Silver Metallic – bright metallic silver used on modern trims
LZ7H: Meteor Grey Pearl Effect – medium grey pearl tone used across multiple years
LZ7S: Daytona Grey Pearl Effect – signature RS and S line pearl grey with metallic depth
LZ9Y: Phantom Black Pearl Effect – dark pearl black offered across various trims

Paint codes can vary slightly between regions or years even when the color name appears the same. Always verify your specific code using the build sheet or VIN to ensure an exact match when refinishing or restoring your A6.