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Across decades of road cars and special orders, Maranello has created an astonishing range of whites, browns, golds and greens, many produced in tiny numbers.
In this article, we explore 25 rare Ferrari colours you may have never heard of.
Argento MV166MM
Photo: Freddie Atkins
Argento MV166MM is a historic silver linked to the Ferrari 166 MM and its Mille Miglia competition heritage. The MV designation refers to Modificata Versione, identifying a factory modified colour code later revived for this Ferrari Daytona SP3. The owner commissioned it to replicate the tone of an FP Journe watch.
Avorio Le Tetrarch
Photo: RM Sotheby's
Avorio Le Tetrarch is a soft ivory cream used sparingly on bespoke Ferraris. It pairs naturally with dark leather interiors.
Bianco Artico
Photo: Munsterhuis Ferrari
Bianco Artico is a crisp modern white introduced during the 2020s with the Ferrari 12Cilindri and SF90 XX. It’s a cleaner and cooler shade than earlier Ferrari whites.
Bianco Azzurrato Opaco
Photo: Ferrari Central Europe
Bianco Azzurrato Opaco is a matte white with a subtle blue undertone. This colour is extremely rare and almost always special order, giving the car a cool appearance that changes noticeably under different lighting conditions.
Bianco Emirates
Photo: Ferrari
Bianco Emirates is a white commissioned to mark the milestone anniversary of 30 years Ferrari in the Middle East. Slightly warmer than Bianco Artico, it was tailored for intense sunlight.
Bianco Lagos Opaco
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Bianco Lagos Opaco is a matte white developed for bespoke Tailor Made projects. It has a faint creamy undertone and reduced reflectivity, creating a sculptural look.
Bianco Mica Opaco
Photo: PHFH
Bianco Mica Opaco is a matte pearlescent white containing mica particles. It's a highly exclusive finish typically reserved for Tailor Made projects.
Bianco Perla
Photo: Bernards Exclusives
Bianco Perla is a pearlescent white used intermittently from the late twentieth century onward, like this Ferrari 599 GTO.
Bianco Polo Park
Photo: Concours Sportscar Restoration
Bianco Polo Park is an obscure bespoke white believed to be named after a private estate or location. It sits between ivory and neutral white.
Bianco Sempreverde
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Despite the name, Bianco Sempreverde is a white with a subtle green undertone. Introduced relatively recently, this colour has been used sparingly.
Bruno Acajou
Photo: Audrain Automobil Museum
Bruno Acajou is a deep reddish brown inspired by mahogany wood, conveying warmth.
Glasurit Marrone
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Glasurit Marrone is a brown tone associated with Glasurit supplied paint systems used by Ferrari. It reflects period correct hues from the 1960s and 1970s.
Grigio Ferro Metallizzato
Photo: Gohm Ferrari
Grigio Ferro Metallizzato is a dark iron grey with a fine metallic grain.
Marrone Dino Metallizzato
Photo: Tomek Sarna
Marrone Dino Metallizzato is a metallic brown with bronze highlights named after the Dino marque, emerging during the 1970s.
Marrone Fer 800C
Photo: Ed Cullen
Marrone Fer 800C is a factory coded brown used in limited quantities. It sits on the darker end of Ferrari’s colour spectrum and is primarily associated with older models, with a few rare modern appearances.
Marrone Kuwait
Photo: Ferrari
Marrone Kuwait is a warm desert inspired brown commissioned to mark the milestone anniversary of 30 years Ferrari in the Middle East. It reflects earthy tones and is exclusively applied through the Tailor Made programme.
Marrone Luci di Bosco
Photo: Niki Hasler Ferrari
Translated as forest light brown, Marrone Luci di Bosco blends brown and bronze undertones.
Marrone Mica
Photo: duPont REGISTRY
Marrone Mica is a brown infused with mica particles, giving it sparkle and depth.
Metallic Tan Brown
Photo: Bonhams Cars
Metallic Tan Brown was used on the 46th livery of the 70th anniversary Ferrari liveries from 2017. The colour itself aligns with lighter metallic browns of the 1970s and early 1980s.
Oro Chiaro Opaco
Photo: Danvil197
Oro Chiaro Opaco is a matte light gold. Extremely rare, it is typically reserved for Tailor Made projects.
Oro Nasrullah
Photo: Exclusive Car Registry
Oro Nasrullah is a historic gold tone named after a famous racehorse, used rarely on 1960s cars.
Oro Opaco
Photo: Josh Scoot
Oro Opaco is a matte gold finish that was used on the Ferrari Monza SP1 ‘Final Edition’.
Pelle Metalizzata Oro Mida
Photo: Ferrari
Pelle Metalizzata Oro Mida is a highly unusual gold metallic finish with a leather like warmth. It has appeared on at least one documented Tailor Made Ferrari Roma Spider created in collaboration with Montblanc.
Verde Aurora
Photo: Al Tayer Motors Ferrari UAE
Verde Aurora is a stunning green with golden undertones, available through Ferrari Tailor Made.
Verde Menthe
Photo: Ryan Alexander
A pale, bright mint green associated with 1960s colour trends, available through Ferrari Tailor Made.
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