The Definitive Guide to Mopar High Impact Colors

Arguably, no other auto manufacturer holds a candle to the creativity and catchiness found at Chrysler regarding automotive paint colors and names. 

Debuting in 1969 and lasting until 1973, Dodge and Plymouth motor divisions began offering bright and vibrant paint colors—Mopar High Impact Colors—on their respective muscle car models.

While a 440 Six Pack or 426 Hemi was the ultimate statement, these eye-popping paint colors had one purpose: attracting young buyers looking to make a statement with the exterior of their muscle car.

Mopar High Impact Colors

Technically speaking, Dodge categorized its paint colors as “High-Performance Colors,” while Plymouth labeled them “High Impact Colors.” While incorrect, the general public often refers to these radical colors from both motor divisions as High Impact Colors.

Dodge and Plymouth both used different names for the same colors.

However, they shared the same paint codes, and it isn’t uncommon for a paint color name from one motor division to incorrectly identify another motor division’s color name. 

For example, someone may mistakenly refer to the color of a Plymouth ‘Cuda as “Hemi Orange” when technically that was a name Dodge used.

Let’s take a closer look at the wide spectrum of unique Mopar paint colors in alphabetical order, shall we?

EF6 Bright Green/Rallye Green

In the spring of 1969, both Dodge and Plymouth debuted one of the first and arguably one of the rarest High Impact options. Only available on a limited production run, Dodge named it Bright Green, while at Plymouth, it was called Rallye Green. No matter which name it goes by, EF6 is a rare and desirable color. 

EK2 Go Mango/Vitamin C

In 1969 and 1970, the vibrant EK2 orange paint color was available in two fruit-inspired names: Go-Mango at Dodge and Vitamin C at Plymouth. EK2 was an attractive color option, no matter how you sliced it. 

EL5 Butterscotch/Bahama Yellow

From 1969 to 1971, ELS was a distinctive and stunning yellow color. While it was the darkest of the yellow High Impact options available, it still held its own as a vibrant color choice in the Mopar color palette. Dodge called it Butterscotch, while Plymouth named it Bahama Yellow. 

EV2 Hemi Orange/Tor Red

Available from 1969 through 1972, the EV2 paint option had an identity crisis. You got Hemi Orange at Dodge or Tor Red at Plymouth when this option was selected. Confusing or not, this was a popular High Impact color. Additionally, Dodge and Plymouth agreed to use the term “Hemi Orange” to identify their respective engine colors. 

FC7 Plum Crazy/In-Violet

In 1970 and 1971, Dodge labeled its regal purple paint color Plum Crazy while Plymouth used In-Violet. It isn’t uncommon to hear car show folk refer to this color as Plum Crazy, regardless of whether it’s on a Charger or a Roadrunner.

FJ5 Sublime Green/Limelight

This toxic yellow-green color was available exclusively in 1970, one of the most radical and vivid High Impact colors ever offered. Using a citrus theme, Dodge called this Sublime Green, while Plymouth named it Limelight. There was no mistaking this color as being uniquely Mopar. 

FJ6 Green Go/Sassy Grass

In 1970 and 1971, when you selected the FJ6 green paint code, you got Green Go at Dodge or Sassy Grass at Plymouth. FJ6 was slightly deeper in tone compared to its FJ5 counterpart. 

FM3 Panther Pink/Moulin Rouge

A bold and unusual choice, the pink FM3 paint code option was one of the most loved and hated Mopar colors ever. FM3 was available in the spring of 1970 and was a special order option in 1971. Because it wasn’t a popular choice at first, dealers were said to have repainted FM3 vehicles to help get them off their lots. Dodge named it Panther Pink, a rift on Peter Sellers’ 1963 Pink Panther movie. Plymouth opted for Moulin Rouge, referring to the infamous cabaret in Paris, France. 

FY1 Top Banana/Lemon Twist

From 1970 to 1974, this vibrant yellow paint color was available in two fruit-inspired names: Top Banana at Dodge and Lemon Twist at Plymouth.

GY3 Citron Yella/Curious Yellow

A one-year-only paint color option in 1971, GY3 was between yellow and green, depending on the time of day. Dodge called it Citron Yella, which references the yellow Citron fruit. Plymouth named it Curious Yellow, which became controversial due to the 1967 Swedish erotic drama “I Am Curious (Yellow)” film’s reference. 

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Ryan

Ryan has owned muscle cars since 1986 and currently owns a 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye. He combines passion and experience to create engaging content for fellow muscle car enthusiasts. In 2018, he founded Muscle Cars Illustrated, authoring hundreds of articles on tips, history, and trends in the muscle car industry. He attends national car shows, auctions, and museums to stay current with the latest developments in the muscle car industry.

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