Some of the rarest Ferrari colours included
We're taking a look at the following Ferrari colours in this article: 1955 Bianco Monza, Amaranto Bull Lea, Arancio Vaguely, Ardilla Amarillo Opaco, Atomic Orange Opaco, Azzurro Metallizzato, Berlinetta Lusso, Bianco Courmayeur, Bianco King, Bianco Mille Miglia, Blu Dino Metallizzatto, Blu Tigullio, Blu Vietri Opaco, Bronzo Montecarlo, Grigio Competizione, Grigio Fiat, Grigio Isabel, Marrone Ferro, Marrone Scuro, Marrone Wilfred, Matte Deep Green, Milky Orange, Nero Purosangue, Nuovo Arancio, Oro Baviera, Rosso Alltruadh, Rosso Dora, Rosso Lipstick, Rosso TRS, Verde Bandiera, Verde Dora, Verde Riviera, Verde Toscana, Viola Hong Kong.
1955 Bianco Monza
Photo: @thesaintincarnate (Instagram)
This unique color, showcased on a Ferrari 812 Competizione Aperta, is said to be a one-of-a-kind creation. Its design draws inspiration from the 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Scaglietti, chassis number 0510M, which is reflected in the colour’s name. The original car was famously driven by legendary figures of the era, including Carroll Shelby, Phil Hill, and Jim Hall.
Amaranto Bull Lea
Photo: Zac Favreau for Ferrari Central New Jersey
In the 1960s, Ferrari colours were sometimes named after thoroughbred racehorses. One such color, Bull Lea, was named after an American-bred racehorse born in 1935 and was available as an option from the late 1960s through the 1970s. Amaranto comes from the red hue commonly found in amaranthus, a diverse group of over 50 plant species.
Arancio Vaguely
Photo: Nathan Rigby
This vibrant orange Ferrari colour was first introduced in the 1960s and 1970s, where it was offered as an option on models like the Ferrari 365 GTC/4. A bright, metallic shade, it has recently made a comeback, appearing on a few modern Ferrari models.
Ardilla Amarillo Opaco
Ardilla Amarillo Opaco is a distinctive shade of Ferrari yellow, featuring a matte finish as opposed to the standard Ardilla Amarillo. The name translates to "yellow yellow" in Spanish, emphasizing its vibrant hue.
Atomic Orange Opaco
Photo: Lucas Scarfone
The Opaco version of the regular Atomic Orange is a matte finish that sits between orange, brown, and bronze tones. This unique shade has been featured on a Tailor Made Ferrari SF90 Stradale.
Azzurro Metallizzato
Photo: Kroymans Ferrari
Azzurro Metallizzato, one of the oldest Ferrari colours, simply translates to "blue metallic." It was a popular choice in the 1960s and 1970s but has recently reemerged as a rare option for modern Ferrari models. This 'friendly' shade of Ferrari Blu features a beautiful metallic finish.
Berlinetta Lusso
Photo: Thomas Howarth
Named after the legendary Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, this colour shares its name with the iconic 1960s model. It’s a stunning caramel-like metallic hue, showcased on this Tailor Made Ferrari 812 Competizione Aperta, adding a touch of elegance.
Bianco Courmayeur
Photo: Touch of Glass Detail Studio
Bianco Courmayeur is a Ferrari colour first introduced with the Tailor Made Cavalcade Editions, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Ferrari Cavalcade rally. This color draws its name from Courmayeur, an Alpine resort town in northwest Italy, located at the base of Mont Blanc, a prominent destination in the rally’s history.
Bianco King
Photo: Ernesto Rietdijk
This Tailor Made Ferrari colour is one of the brightest whites in the current lineup and has been showcased on a select few modern Ferrari models.
Bianco Mille Miglia
Photo: Ferrari Fort Lauderdale
Bianco Mille Miglia is a rare pearlescent white Ferrari colour, named after the legendary Mille Miglia road race, which ran from 1927 to 1957. Ferrari claimed victory in this iconic race eight times between 1948 and 1957, making the colour a fitting tribute to the brand's racing heritage.
Blu Dino Metallizzatto
Photo: Tomáš Végh
This metallic blue, first introduced on Ferrari Dino models in the 1960s and 1970s, has made a stylish comeback and is now featured on the Ferrari 812 Superfast.
Blu Tigullio
Photo: Artcurial
Blu Tigullio is a stunning Ferrari colour from the 1960s that can appear as a grey shade under certain lighting conditions. This unique hue was originally chosen by Luigi Chinetti for this Ferrari 250 GT SWB. The colour is named after the Tigullio region and gulf, located in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, Liguria, in northern Italy.
Blu Vietri Opaco
Photo: Sami Shadkamali for HR Owen Ferrari
The metallic version of this Ferrari Blu shade has appeared on a few Tailor Made models, but Blu Vietri Opaco marks the first time the matte variant has been selected.
Bronzo Montecarlo
Photo: @pl.carphotography (Instagram)
Bronzo Montecarlo is a captivating bronze-brown shade that has been featured on a select few Ferrari models. Its light brown hue perfectly complements the more refined and understated designs of Ferraris such as the Portofino and Roma.
Grigio Competizione
Photo: Ferrari
Grigio Competizione was introduced specifically for the Ferrari 812 Competizione. This unique colour shifts between shades of ice blue in certain lighting and a flat grey with a matte finish in others, setting it apart from traditional Ferrari greys.
Grigio Fiat
Photo: Stephan Bauer for Schaltkulisse
Grigio Fiat is a classic 1950s color, originally featured on a 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT. The car’s first owner, Pietro Barilla—heir to the Barilla pasta empire—was a prominent Ferrari customer and close friend of Enzo Ferrari. This special relationship likely enabled him to choose this unique colour.
Grigio Isabel
Photo: TMT Motor Company
This Tailor Made Ferrari colour debuted in 2018 on a UK-supplied Ferrari 812 Superfast and was named in honor of the owner’s first granddaughter. Its inspiration comes from the 1953 Ferrari 166 MM, chassis 0300M, which featured a dark grey exterior accented by a red livery.
Marrone Ferro
Photo: Mission Prestige
Marrone Ferro translates to "iron brown" in Italian, but it is far from a deep or intense brown. Instead, it is a much lighter shade, making it one of the palest and most refined brown hues available in the Ferrari colour palette.
Marrone Scuro
Photo: M. Brandon Motorcars
On the opposite end of Ferrari’s brown colour spectrum is Marrone Scuro, a deep and rich shade of brown. This darker hue has been featured on only a few Ferrari models to date.
Marrone Wilfred
Photo: Finn Sweer for Cars Out
To date, only two Ferrari cars have been configured in the exclusive shade of Marrone Wilfred—a Ferrari 812 GTS and a Ferrari Purosangue—both owned by the same Ferrari enthusiast. The name is possibly a tribute to the owner or someone significant to them. This colour closely resembles Marrone Mica (605123) and can be difficult to distinguish due to its subtle similarities.
Matte Deep Green
Photo: Kroymans Ferrari
This Tailor Made Ferrari green colour has been seen on only one Ferrari to date—the pictured Ferrari 812 Competizione Aperta. It’s an excellent choice for accentuating the sharp lines and dynamic contours of this particular model.
Milky Orange
Photo: Tim Lin
This very bright shade of Ferrari orange is a great choice if you don't want to be missed. Just a couple of Ferrari cars have been seen wearing this specific colour, including the pictured Ferrari 488 Pista Spider.
Nero Purosangue
Photo: @danvil197 (Instagram)
As the name suggests, Nero Purosangue is a unique shade of Ferrari black, introduced alongside the launch of the Ferrari Purosangue. What sets it apart is the subtle red metallic flecks that become visible under the right lighting, adding depth and character to the finish. It’s the ideal colour for those who prefer the stealthy elegance of a black car while still hinting at something truly special beneath the surface.
Nuovo Arancio
Photo: Sergio Cheng
This colour was commissioned by the Lee Collection from Australia for their Ferrari 812 Competizione, configured through Ferrari’s Tailor Made program over Zoom during the pandemic lockdowns. Due to the car's prominence within Ferrari’s model lineup, they sought a bold and eye-catching shade inspired by Lamborghini's Arancio Borealis—one of the brand’s brightest hues. While Ferrari didn’t replicate the exact Lamborghini colour, they introduced a similar shade named Nuovo Arancio, translating to "New Orange".
Oro Baviera
Photo: Ferrari
Oro Baviera was selected by a Chinese Ferrari collector for their Tailor Made Ferrari 812 Competizione. According to Ferrari, this colour symbolizes the timeless value and versatility of gold, mirroring the collector’s aspiration for his family’s business to have the same enduring strength and legacy as the precious metal itself.
Rosso Alltruadh
Photo: Dick Lovett Swindon
Rosso Alltruadh is a unique, one-off Ferrari colour named after a river that runs through the owner’s estate in Scotland. The shade is absolutely breathtaking and would be a perfect addition to Ferrari’s Atelier and Tailor Made offerings, deserving far more attention and wider use in future bespoke projects.
Rosso Dora
Photo: @458mrp (Instagram)
Rosso Dora is a captivating deep red shade that has only been seen once, specifically on this Ferrari 812 Competizione.
Rosso Lipstick
Photo: Dick Lovett Swindon
Rosso Lipstick is an exceptionally rare four-layer metallic red created by Ferrari, exclusively reserved for special Tailor Made models. Despite its darker tone, it has a vibrant and striking appearance.
Rosso TRS
Photo: Ferrari Fort Lauderdale
Rosso TRS was initially showcased on the Ferrari F12 TRS, a bespoke Ferrari Special Project of which only two units were produced—one featuring this distinctive shade. Since its debut in 2014, a few other Ferraris have also left Maranello wearing this exclusive Ferrari red.
Verde Bandiera
Verde Bandiera is a Ferrari colour symbolizing the Italian flag, as "bandiera" translates to "flag" in Italian. It is most commonly used in tricolore liveries to represent Italy’s national colours but has occasionally been featured as a full body paint.
Verde Dora
Photo: Ferrari
Verde Dora is a remarkable shade of Ferrari green, introduced on Piero Ferrari’s Ferrari Purosangue. This Ferrari colour is similar to the green that adorned Enzo Ferrari’s personal Ferrari 400 Superamerica between 1961 and 1962.
Verde Riviera
Photo: Kroymans Ferrari
Verde Riviera is an exceptionally dark green currently seen on this 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Boano. As noted by Marcel Massini, the car was originally finished in Marrone 1115 but was soon repainted in Verde Riviera 1160, the colour it has proudly worn since 1957/58 and in which it has competed in various races (source: Simon Kidston).
Verde Toscana
Photo: Ferrari
Verde Toscana is a beautiful light green Ferrari colour that made its debut with the launch of the Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider in 2024. Inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany, Italy, this shade serves as a tribute to the region’s natural beauty and offers a fresh, elegant take on Ferrari’s green palette.
Viola Hong Kong
Viola Hong Kong is a captivating two-layer dark purple metallic paint by Ferrari that truly comes to life under direct sunlight. The metallic flakes cause a shift from an almost black hue to a vibrant, radiant purple. This unique colour has gained popularity on recent Ferrari models.
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