Where is my Mercedes-Benz paint code?
On a small plate on the car. The value next to “LACK” – for example 197 – is your colour.
Where to look
- 1DRIVER DOOR PILLARVehicle identification plate on the B-pillar, driver’s side; the paint code is printed on it
What the spot looks like

What the code looks like
A short code of letters and numbers next to “LACK” – for example 197. Copy exactly what is on your own car. If there are several codes, use the one next to Paint or Colour. Interior and trim codes don’t match your bodywork.
Source: Mercedes-Benz Operator’s Manual (C-Class 2018), Technical data › Vehicle identification plate on the driver’s B-pillar, lists the paint code
Find my colour
We list every factory colour of that model. You then pick the code on your sticker.