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This topic also located in the 2nd-Gen forum here:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=193624




Scion tC (2005-2010) Color Chart

Here is the chart of color for the US-Spec Scion tC. If you see an error please post it here and I will correct the page and graphic ASAP. You can upload a photo of your car by clicking on the graphic, then clicking on the appropriate camera icon next to your color.

Here are topics that deal strictly with a specific color:

Absolutely Red (Release Series 1.0)
Production: 2500 in 2005
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20864

Azure Pearl
Production: 4400 in 2005, 6200 in 2006, 6116 in 2007
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=57406

Black Cherry Pearl
Production: 6600 in 2005, 7800 in 2006, 6835 in 2007
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=53127

Black Sand Pearl
Production: 8500 in 2005, 12,000 in 2006, 12,406 in 2007, 6607 in 2008, 2579 in 2009
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=56377

Blitz Blue Mica (Release Series 2.0)
Production: 2600 in 2006
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=118466

Blizzard Pearl (Release Series 3.0)
Production: 2462 in 2007
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=155330

Blue Ribbon Metallic
Production: 2937 in 2008, 785 in 2009
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=209689

Classic Silver Metallic
Production: 14,100 in 2006. 12,099 in 2007, 5556 in 2008, 2488 in 2009
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=111391

Flint Mica
Production: 12,900 in 2005, 19,000 in 2006, 19,115 in 2007, 7860 in 2008, 3380 in 2009
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=59726

Galactic Gray Mica (Release Series 4.0)
Production: 2088 in 2008, 164 in 2009
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=156591

Gloss Black (Release Series 5.0)
Production: 1784 in 2009
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=162180

Indigo Ink Pearl
Production: 6700 in 2005
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=57026

Nautical Blue Metallic
Production: 7900 in 2006, 7316 in 2007, 367 in 2008, 559 in 2009
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=100488

Silver Streak Mica
Production: 12,800 in 2005
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=57028

Sizzling Crimson Mica
Production: 5094 in 2008, 1991 in 2009
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=105047

Speedway Blue (Release Series 6.0)
Production: N/A
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=180894

Super White
Production: 6700 in 2005, 8800 in 2006, 8283 in 2007, 6592 in 2008, 2893 in 2009
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=80112

Wave Line Pearl
Production: 3520 in 2008, 1222 in 2009
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=106259

Nick06tC

awesome setup

stephen6119

So uhhh...is there a difference between Indigo Ink Pearl and Nautical Blue Metallic?

ack154

iTrader: (7)

It's subtle, but yes. I believe the NBM is very slightly darker... but I think you'd have to see them next to each other to really see the difference.

GT4Dreams

That is so cool! Also cute.

DangerWanger

I've always been curious about production numbers for the different colors. Anyone have a link to this info? Thanks.

EnderSavesTheDay

IIP is way lighter than NBM

jjjosh41

Im with DangerWanger...production numbers by color would be cool to see. I know with the 3000GT/Stealth (my last car) there was a site where you could type in your VIN and it would give you a whole write up on how many other cars have your color, interior, options, all that good stuff and then it would tell you how many other cars are identical to yours. Like my old 3000GT was 1 of 1,546 identical.

zer0

Ive seen that to on a corvette forum. Would be pretty cool to see about the tC's.

devstc

Nice car- i love the blitz blue, opps i mean my blitz blue too- #736.
Great color chart..
Devon

RAMROD7

Nice color, looks better than my FM

clockwerk

would be nice to get the tC in a Yellow or even a bronze color

wolfe

Question - is Silver streak mica technically inferior to classic silver metallic?

To me the colors look very similar though I haven't been able to compare two cars side by side.

Just wondering if they changed the paint due to the new one being better, or whether it was purely a slight shift in color with a new name?

ack154

iTrader: (7)

Here's a SSM/CSM comparison pic for you:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...606246#1606246

There is no "inferior" or "superior" ... it's just that Scion decided to only use SSM for the 2005s and then use CSM for 2006 on.

wolfe

Ah thanks, looks like SSM has a slightly warmer tint to it? Seems hardly noticable though.

raWr215

perhaps the final year of the current tC model should be all the RS colors? so it should be something like RS1 to RS5 (if it reaches 5 years) so 5 colors

amanda776

I figure this thread would be the best place to ask this question:

Look at how the sun is hitting my car in this picture....


That gave me a great idea for 2-toning it. Top half a lighter blue (darker than AP) and leave the bottom IIP. I love the idea, but I'm not sure it would look good with the black rims. Opinions?

akshay_d

If you are discussing about colors then it would be a good idea as to which is the best color in terms of looks+life+ageing. I think the silver as it shows up less scratches and dirt over the time. I booked a silver one as the dark colors are very difficult to maintain plus show up blemishes easily especially warranting the poor color quality. Has Scion finally improved the color quality on the 2007 tC?

Xenon_tC

If that was the case, IIP should be like...release series 1.5

scion8183

I would have to agree on the fact that silver shows less scratches and marks to an extent.