From deep metallic reds to matte purples and vibrant oranges, Ferrari offers an extraordinary range of paint finishes. This overview explains the meaning, history and visual character of each colour across different generations of cars.
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Arancio 3 Strati
Photo: Ryan Friedman Motorcars
Arancio 3 Strati is a bright, deep three layer orange finish that adds strong depth and richness to the bodywork.
Arancio Ferrari
Photo: Yaron Esposito
Arancio Ferrari is a softer orange, more solid and direct than multi-layer finishes, giving the car a warm presence.
Arancio Pastello
Photo: Louis Barthelemy for Boite Méca
Arancio Pastello is a non metallic orange with a flat, pure tone. The absence of metallic flakes creates a clean and traditional appearance.
Dark Amber
Photo: Pete Mitchell
Dark Amber is a sophisticated brown orange metallic shade. It shifts subtly depending on light, moving between bronze and burnt orange tones.
Milky Orange Opaco
Photo: George Swandells
Milky Orange Opaco is a matte finish (opaco meaning non glossy in Italian). The colour has a softer, creamy orange tone and a satin texture.
Nemo Red
Photo: Bernards Exclusives
Nemo Red is a vivid red with a slightly warmer tone than traditional Rosso shades. It appears bright in sunlight and dynamic on sculpted bodywork.
Prugna Opaco
Photo: Ferrari of Newport Beach
Prugna Opaco is a matte plum inspired shade (prugna meaning plum in Italian). The deep purple tone combined with a satin surface creates a dramatic and modern finish.
Purple Metallic Asprey
Photo: DK Engineering
Purple Metallic combines a strong violet base with metallic particles that reflect light. The colour was commissioned in 1997 to celebrate Scuderia Ferrari’s three-year partnership with the luxury brand house Asprey. It made its debut at Asprey’s “purple party” on Bond Street in London, an event that perfectly matched the car’s distinctive finish.
Rosso California
Photo: Kroymans Ferrari
Rosso California is a warm, energetic red and makes it well suited to refined grand tourers such as the Ferrari Roma, where elegance and sportiness must work together. The exact origin of the name is not officially documented. However, it may reference the Ferrari 250 GT California, an open top V12 grand tourer from the 1950s that was developed specifically for the American market.
Rosso Cordoba
Photo: Kyan Foster
Rosso Cordoba is a darker red with subtle brown undertones. It offers a more mature and restrained look compared to brighter reds. It’s most likely named after the Spanish city of Córdoba.
Rosso Dino Mica
Photo: HK Motorcars Collection
Rosso Dino Mica is a metallic red, with hints of orange, inspired by historic Dino models. The mica element refers to fine reflective particles that increase sparkle.
Rosso Formula 1 2004
Photo: "stradale56"
Rosso F1 2004 recreates the shade used on Ferrari’s dominant 2004 Formula 1 car. It is a rich and intense red associated with championship success.
Rosso Fiammante
Photo: Kroymans Ferrari
Rosso Fiammante means flaming red in Italian. The colour has a fiery brightness that stands out strongly under sunlight and was first seen with the introduction of the 2025 Ferrari 849 Testarossa.
Rosso Fuoco
Photo: Kroymans Ferrari
Rosso Fuoco is a deep multi-layer red known for its strong pearlescent effect. The colour shifts slightly depending on viewing angle, creating visual depth.
Rosso Monza
Photo: Modena Cars SA
Rosso Monza is a darker red inspired by Ferrari’s historic racing presence at Monza.
Rosso Nearco
Photo: Kroymans Ferrari
Rosso Nearco is a classic red shade from earlier Ferrari eras. It has a slightly muted tone compared to modern racing reds, however, it must have been one of the brighter colours available at the time.
Rosso Passionale
Photo: Ferrari
Rosso Passionale is a vibrant red developed for the Ferrari SP51, a Special Project based on the architecture of the 812 GTS.. It reflects Ferrari’s focus on personalisation through its Tailor Made programme.
Rosso Qatar
Photo: Ferrari
Rosso Qatar is a stunning, darker red commissioned to mark the milestone anniversary of 30 years Ferrari in the Middle East.
Rosso Racing 2025 Opaco
Photo: Ferrari
Rosso Racing 2025 Opaco is a matte interpretation of Ferrari’s racing red. It was introduced in April 2025 and was developed for that racing season, The satin finish reduces reflections and creates a modern track inspired look, highlighting the bodywork.
Rosso Sir Ivor
Photo: Collecting Cars
Rosso Sir Ivor is a historic red tone with slightly deeper undertones.
Rosso Taormina
Photo: Tim Lin
Rosso Taormina is a deep red created to mark the tenth anniversary of the Ferrari Cavalcade in 2022. The shade is very dark at first glance, yet it contains fine metallic flakes in bright red, orange and brown. In direct sunlight these elements become more visible, giving the colour a dynamic and layered effect. Rosso Taormina was inspired by the slopes of Mount Etna, the active stratovolcano located in Sicily.
Rosso Tornado
Photo: Tim Lin
Rosso Tornado is a strong and energetic red, reminiscent of traditional Rosso Corsa. Reportedly, it has only been used once on a Ferrari.
Rosso Trionfale
Photo: Motorcars Brazil
Rosso Trionfale means triumphant red. It is linked to Ferrari’s racing victories and historic success.
Vinaccia Metallizzato
Photo: Ferrari of Seattle
Vinaccia Metallizzato is a wine inspired metallic shade, with vinaccia referring to grape residue used in winemaking. The colour blends deep red and purple tones.
Viola Al Humaid
Photo: Clay McCulley
Viola Al Humaid is a custom violet shade developed through Ferrari’s personalisation services. It is rich and saturated, standing apart from traditional reds.
Viola Dino
Photo: Nick Unnold
Viola Dino is a bright, purple tone inspired by the classic Dino era. It is lighter than darker plum shades and carries a distinctive character.
Viola Hong Kong Opaco
Photo: "luisncars"
Viola Hong Kong Opaco is a matte purple, soften reflections while preserving depth.
Yoonseul
Photo: Ferrari
Yoonseul is a bespoke Tailor Made colour inspired by Korean cultural themes. The name refers to shimmering light on water.
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