Get the right color code for your car without guessing

Need to fix a scratch, buy touch-up paint, or repaint your car in the original color?
With Paintbase, you get your car's exact color code based on license plate or VIN – quickly and automatically.

We find the exact color code your car had when it left the factory.

Why thousands of car owners choose Paintbase

🎯 Search color code with license plate
Skip the hassle of service books, calls to garages, or hunting for stickers in your car.

🛡️ Correct color code guaranteed
We match against the manufacturer's original specification. If we're wrong – you get your money back.

💸 No match = no cost
You only pay when we find a color code.

🚗 Support for 30+ car brands and 1000+ models
From Audi, Volvo, and BMW to Toyota, Kia, and Mercedes.

⚡ Quick results directly on screen
The search takes just seconds.

When do you need your car's color code?

You need the right color code if you're:

• fixing scratches, stone chips, or paint damage
• buying touch-up paint, spray paint, or paint pens
• planning to repaint your car in the original color
• ordering accessories in your car's color
• wanting to maintain resale value
• looking to avoid expensive mistakes – car paint is often custom-mixed and can't be returned

An incorrect color shade shows immediately and gives your car a worse overall appearance.

Why does it cost money?

We use paid databases and proprietary technology to find your color code with high precision.
You only pay if we actually find the right code. Everything happens automatically – quickly and securely.

20 years of experience with paint and color

We've worked with color codes for over 20 years. For car owners, this is a constant problem – especially during repairs and when buying paint.
That's why we created Paintbase: a service that makes finding the right color for your car quick and easy.
Our goal is for more people to be able to repair and maintain their cars – instead of having to replace them.