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Renault Trucks ALPINE, Avantime, Clio, CLIO RS, CLIO SYMBOL Technical Manual

If you’re working on a Renault and you need the factory color code, this 107-page technical manual is what you pull off the shelf. I’ve been doing this 28 years, and I’ve seen guys burn an hour trying to match a pearlescent white because they trusted a third-party paint chart. Don’t be that guy. This is the same binder the dealer body shop uses.

Model Coverage: ALPINE, Avantime, Clio, CLIO RS, CLIO SYMBOL and More

The document lists every Renault passenger model sold in Europe up to the mid-2000s. You get Renault Trucks references, but this is strictly a passenger-vehicle color code manual. Mandatory entries include ALPINE, Avantime, Clio, CLIO RS, CLIO SYMBOL. Also covered: Espace, Express, Kangoo, Laguna, Megane, Modus, R19, R5, Safrane, Scenic, Spider, Trafic, Twingo, Vel Satis. Every one of those has its manufacturer’s plaque location and paint code format laid out.

Color Code Systems: 1998, 1999–2005, and Later

Renault changed their paint code structure three times. Before 1998 it was a three-digit number where the hundreds digit told you the tint family (e.g., 389 = Blanc Glacier, 713 = Rouge Cerise). Starting 1999 they used one letter plus two digits (e.g., D11 = Beige Poivre). From 2005 onward it became three letters (e.g., GNA = Noir profond, RND = Bleu ALP). The manual breaks each era down with examples and a colorbook reference on page 2. You also get a full list of interior and exterior accessory codes – 205xxx for grays, 215xxx for blues, 220xxx for beiges, 225xxx for greens, 230xxx for reds, 235xxx for browns. No guesswork.

Manufacturer’s Plaque Location

The manual tells you exactly where to find the build plaque on each model. For the Avantime it says “Sous le siège passager” – under the passenger seat. That’s the kind of detail that saves you pulling trim for an hour. Every model gets its own plaque position. This is the only place you’ll see the official RNM (Repere Numero Matiere) code and Colorbook number.

Accessory Color Codes – Interior and Exterior

You get a separate index for accessory tints – the ones used on interior plastic, mirror caps, spoilers. The coding is different from body colors. For example, 205 121 = Gris Carbone Moyen, 225 53 = Vert Abysse Camaïeu. The first three digits of the accessory code indicate the tint family: 100 = beige/brown, 200 = Espace-specific, 300 = white/yellow, 400 = blue, 500 = Espace-specific, 600 = gray, 700 = red/bordeaux, 800/8000 = structured Espace, 900 = green. The manual shows the full table including the newer letter-based accessory codes (Cxx, Dxx, Exx, etc.).

Why You Need the OEM Document, Not a Reprint

I’ve had guys come in with a printed-from-the-web color chart that had the code wrong. The factory manual uses the official Renault/Nissan colorbook pages. You get the exact codes – opaque, metallic, pearlescent, effect tints. No aftermarket interpretation. The page 3 excerpt shows the actual colorbook layout with codes like “369 BLANC GLACIER VERN”. That’s the real deal. When you need to order paint for a customer’s CLIO RS and the code is worn off the door jam, this manual is your only reliable source.

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Does this manual cover paint mixing ratios or just codes?

It gives the official Renault color codes and colorbook references only. Mixing ratios are not included – you’ll need the paint supplier’s formula based on the code.

How many pages?

107 pages.

Is this manual in English?

The original document is in French. That said, the tables and codes are universal – a paint code is a paint code regardless of language. The plaque location diagrams are self-explanatory.

Can I use this for a 2006 Clio?

Yes, the manual includes Clio models up to the early 2000s. For 2006, check the three-letter code system – it’s all in here. If your Clio is a CLIO SYMBOL or CLIO RS, you’re covered.

Stop wasting time with generic paint charts. Access the Factory Manual and get the exact Renault color code your car needs.