Are the GMC paint codes the same as those of Chevy in 1982?

[Keith Seymore]

Yep.

A GMC is a Chevy with RPO Z88 added.

Here is some additional (generic) info for 1982, from the GM Heritage Center archives:

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf

You really can't go by the noun name of the color, because there is a bunch of Marketing/Studio influence in the naming.

What color is "Verdian Joule"? (answer: silver)

How about "Silver Topaz"? (answer: blue)

There's Tuxedo Black, Midnight Black, Camaro Black, Black Diamond and "Pot meets Kettle" Black (I am not making that up).

"Hugger Orange" on a Chevy magically becomes "Carousel Red" on a Pontiac.

Anyway - that's why the paint code and the associated WA number are the definitive handles when referring to a color.

Oh - and computer monitors are famous for not representing the actual color.

K