I'm getting the headlining repaired & need to confirm the colour. On the label under the bonnet I find paint code 696 which is Alveston Red but trim code is C which I cannot find anywhere. The list below of trim codes is quoted in many posts when I Google but does not contain C. I had always assumed it was Lightstone but I could be wrong

Trim Code Colour
D = Dark Granite Cloth
E = Tan Cloth
F = Dark Granite Leather
G = Tan Leather
P = Lightstone Leather
U = Ash Grey Leather
V = Ash Grey Cloth
J = Walnut Leather
X = Lightstone Blue

Somebody did post it a while ago but I have a feeling the trim codes A, B and C denote the trim level and not the colour, so trim code A would be what was fitted to a base model, B would be something like an SE and C would be HSE.

Gilbertd wrote:

Somebody did post it a while ago but I have a feeling the trim codes A, B and C denote the trim level and not the colour, so trim code A would be what was fitted to a base model, B would be something like an SE and C would be HSE.

My P38 is a Vogue.

I used this free VIN decoder which provided the build sheet information "Interior Trim Colours - Lightston/Burgundy [C]" That looks to be accurate as I have red carpets & light cream leather.

https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/check-lookup/SALLPAMJ31A458723

I think when we did the grand headlining summer camp where we did 7 or 8 headlinings, Oatmeal was decided as the closest to the original for a Lightstone interior https://www.martrim.co.uk/car-trimming-supplies/range-rover-headlining-kits.php even though the pictures on the website bear very little resemblance to the actual colours. Martrim will send you samples if you ask them so you can confirm for yourself.

Honestly, all these years I've done headlinings for a number of cars of different brands, the issue of the color as a "code" never occurred to me. Usually a good upholsterer has a catalog with a variety of samples, just cut a piece - or when you bring the entire thing to the workshop, match as close as possible to the existing one, and off you go!

When I did mine - albeit years ago - I had no issues finding a match, is a pretty standard beige/grey ...

You will have no problems!