Here’s a reference list of BSA motorcycle paint colours and colour codes, mainly focusing on the A65, Lightning, Rocket, and Gold Star models from the 1950s to the 1970s. These codes are matched to modern equivalents where possible (e.g., PPG, Glasurit, RM, or House of Kolor).
| Colour Name | Models/Years | Modern Code/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock Blue | A65 Lightning (1967–69) | Glasurit 55-AU-101 / PPG Custom Match |
| Sapphire Blue | A65 Lightning Rocket (1965) | Close to PPG 13031 |
| Persian Blue | Gold Star (1950s) | Custom Match Required |
| Colour Name | Models/Years | Modern Code/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Firebird Red | A65 Firebird (1968–70) | PPG DQE-70874 or Custom Match |
| Royal Red | Rocket Gold Star (1962) | Similar to PPG 71615 |
| Candy Apple Red | Custom/US Export (Late 60s) | House of Kolor KBC-11 |
| Colour Name | Models/Years | Modern Code/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alaskan White | Most 1960s models | PPG 8178 / Glasurit 10-A-1 |
| Silver Sheen | Rocket/Twins (60s–70s) | PPG 8568 |
| Flake Silver | Mid–Late 60s | Requires metallic base (House of Kolor or Glasurit) |
| Colour Name | Models/Years | Modern Code/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gloss Black | All models | PPG 9300 / Glasurit 9005 (Jet Black) |
| Frame Black | All years | Usually semi-gloss / satin |
| Colour Name | Models/Years | Modern Code/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gold (Tank Badge) | Most Models (BSA logo) | Close to PPG 81885 |
| Golden Ivory | 1960s | Custom Match – slightly creamy off-white |
| Colour Name | Models/Years | Modern Code/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mist Green | B31/B33 (1950s) | Similar to BS381C-280 |
| Olive Green | M20/M21 Military Models | BS381C-298 (Army Green) |
