Different Shades of B5 blue....

hey guys I see different B5 blue cars and to my eye they kinda look different in "intensity" and brightness. Of course the light plays a huge part in this.

But Im wondering if the earlier B5 Blue cars were a brighter blue (with less black in the mix) than the later ones?

Ive seen some 68 Chargers that really "pop" in B5 and thats the look Im after.

Is the 68 mix/code different from the others and if so, what is the correct paint code for the brighter B5 Blue ?

Or maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me

Anyone know for sure?

this thread should be moved to a different section...but...yes there were very different shades of b5 blue-1969 it was eb5 1970 was eb5 1971 was gb5 and i think i remember kb5 in about 1974...all different formulas. i think the 68 blue was different again...i like the 69/70 b5 the best.
all the best
frank.

Also the brightest blue was on 68 Plymouths. Dodge color was B-5 and Plymouth was electric blue irredessant. Birdtracker

Q- 1968 Bright Blue Metallic
B5- 1969 Bright Blue Met- Dodge/ Blue Fire Met Plymouth
EB5- Same as 1969
GB5- 1971 Bright Blue Met/ True Blue Met Plymouth

Q is brighter than EB5
GB5 is darker than EB5

Thanks fellas....

I guess Q is what Id be after, is there a Paint Code (formula) available from a manufacturer ie: PPG so that we can mix some up for a test panel?

Ill repost on the Restoration Page of the forum.

Thanx !

I just had some QQ1 mixed this week in PPG single stage to do some test sprays
. still have the formula

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I just had some QQ1 mixed this week in PPG single stage to do some test sprays
. still have the formula

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I just sprayed this for my brother. It was Martin Senior mixed by my Napa store. If you need a formula pm me and I can get it monday. Birdtracker