MB Color Description (Pewter, Iridium Grey, etc)
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MB Color Description (Pewter, Iridium Grey, etc)
After getting our Pewter CLS500 and after seeing the Indium Grey US Launch Edition at the dealership, here are my impressions and descriptions of the silver/grey colors available for the CLS500 in the USA.
Pewter (723)
Sunny days = dark silver with a touch of brown
Cloudy days = dark silver
NOTE: Pewter looks more like dark silver with a touch of sand on OTHER models (e.g. C-series), but looks dark silver with a touch of brown on the CLS and SLK. Not sure if the color code or lighting conditions is to explain for the color change? Go figure.
Granite Grey (747)
Sunny days = light silver with a blue tint (refection from the blue in the sky)
Cloudy days = slightly darker silver than Iridium Silver
Iridium Silver (775)
Sunny days = light silver with a light grey tint (lighter than MB Brilliant Silver which it replaces)
Cloudy days = light silver with a light grey tint
Indium Grey aka Iridium Grey, Irridium Grey (963)
Sunny days = brownish metallic color (darker and browner than Pewter)
Cloudy days = brownish metallic color (darker and browner than Pewter)
NOTE: Indium Grey is only available in the US in the Launch Edition package
My personal favorite silver/grey color for the CLS500 is either the Iridium Silver or the Pewter (which also may be called Pearl Grey in Europe?). Personally I think the Indium Grey in the Launch Edition too brown and Granite Grey too blue.
Pewter (723)
Sunny days = dark silver with a touch of brown
Cloudy days = dark silver
NOTE: Pewter looks more like dark silver with a touch of sand on OTHER models (e.g. C-series), but looks dark silver with a touch of brown on the CLS and SLK. Not sure if the color code or lighting conditions is to explain for the color change? Go figure.
Granite Grey (747)
Sunny days = light silver with a blue tint (refection from the blue in the sky)
Cloudy days = slightly darker silver than Iridium Silver
Iridium Silver (775)
Sunny days = light silver with a light grey tint (lighter than MB Brilliant Silver which it replaces)
Cloudy days = light silver with a light grey tint
Indium Grey aka Iridium Grey, Irridium Grey (963)
Sunny days = brownish metallic color (darker and browner than Pewter)
Cloudy days = brownish metallic color (darker and browner than Pewter)
NOTE: Indium Grey is only available in the US in the Launch Edition package
My personal favorite silver/grey color for the CLS500 is either the Iridium Silver or the Pewter (which also may be called Pearl Grey in Europe?). Personally I think the Indium Grey in the Launch Edition too brown and Granite Grey too blue.
Last edited by heyzeus123; Apr 14, 2005 at 11:28 PM.
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The two colors I am currently pitting in a fight to the death for my affection are the Iridium twins (but which is the evil one?)
I was able to poke at an Iridium Silver CLS at the dealership tonight. While I was impressed by how it blinded me with reflected fluorescence, in the end it is in essence the shade that will become the 'standard' for the Silver Arrow brand, i.e. a little staid for my pursuit of vehicular personality.
On the other hand... though I enjoy the way I have painted an Iridium Grey CLS in my hopefully non-color blind mind, I am still not fully sure I know what to expect when seeing such a large piece of metal dipped in it. Even with the aid of those little painted half-pipes on the wall at the dealership, I could not picture it. And that makes me a little nervous; it is not like an overcooked steak where you can send it back to the kitchen, disgusted look on face, and receive a comp'ed dessert. With spit in it. At least it was free.
The fight rages on but thus far I am leaning towards Iridium Grey ever so slightly... Thank you heyzeus123 and bwarner for givings us your insights. Hopefully there will be more comments (and pictures?) in this thread from others.
Though I do understand it is something best decided in person, I may not have the opportunity to conduct such extensive research before my impatience seizes me.
I was able to poke at an Iridium Silver CLS at the dealership tonight. While I was impressed by how it blinded me with reflected fluorescence, in the end it is in essence the shade that will become the 'standard' for the Silver Arrow brand, i.e. a little staid for my pursuit of vehicular personality.
On the other hand... though I enjoy the way I have painted an Iridium Grey CLS in my hopefully non-color blind mind, I am still not fully sure I know what to expect when seeing such a large piece of metal dipped in it. Even with the aid of those little painted half-pipes on the wall at the dealership, I could not picture it. And that makes me a little nervous; it is not like an overcooked steak where you can send it back to the kitchen, disgusted look on face, and receive a comp'ed dessert. With spit in it. At least it was free.
The fight rages on but thus far I am leaning towards Iridium Grey ever so slightly... Thank you heyzeus123 and bwarner for givings us your insights. Hopefully there will be more comments (and pictures?) in this thread from others.
Though I do understand it is something best decided in person, I may not have the opportunity to conduct such extensive research before my impatience seizes me.
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if youre OK with Brown, the Indium on the lanuch is that. i went with silver, ive always done silver cars, and while i agree the majority out there are silver, i added my own personal touches to individualize my CLS and couldnt be happier. see attached Lanuch Ed. CLS on Avus wheels.
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Originally Posted by heyzeus123
After getting our Pewter CLS500 and after seeing the Indium Grey US Launch Edition at the dealership, here are my impressions and descriptions of the silver/grey colors available for the CLS500 in the USA.
Pewter (723)
Sunny days = dark silver with a touch of brown
Cloudy days = dark silver
NOTE: Pewter looks more like dark silver with a touch of sand on OTHER models (e.g. C-series), but looks dark silver with a touch of brown on the CLS and SLK. Not sure if the color code or lighting conditions is to explain for the color change? Go figure.
Granite Grey (747)
Sunny days = light silver with a blue tint (refection from the blue in the sky)
Cloudy days = slightly darker silver than Iridium Silver
Iridium Silver (775)
Sunny days = light silver with a light grey tint (lighter than MB Brilliant Silver which it replaces)
Cloudy days = light silver with a light grey tint
Indium Grey aka Iridium Grey, Irridium Grey (963)
Sunny days = brownish metallic color (darker and browner than Pewter)
Cloudy days = brownish metallic color (darker and browner than Pewter)
NOTE: Indium Grey is only available in the US in the Launch Edition package
My personal favorite silver/grey color for the CLS500 is either the Iridium Silver or the Pewter (which also may be called Pearl Grey in Europe?). Personally I think the Indium Grey in the Launch Edition too brown and Granite Grey too blue.
Pewter (723)
Sunny days = dark silver with a touch of brown
Cloudy days = dark silver
NOTE: Pewter looks more like dark silver with a touch of sand on OTHER models (e.g. C-series), but looks dark silver with a touch of brown on the CLS and SLK. Not sure if the color code or lighting conditions is to explain for the color change? Go figure.
Granite Grey (747)
Sunny days = light silver with a blue tint (refection from the blue in the sky)
Cloudy days = slightly darker silver than Iridium Silver
Iridium Silver (775)
Sunny days = light silver with a light grey tint (lighter than MB Brilliant Silver which it replaces)
Cloudy days = light silver with a light grey tint
Indium Grey aka Iridium Grey, Irridium Grey (963)
Sunny days = brownish metallic color (darker and browner than Pewter)
Cloudy days = brownish metallic color (darker and browner than Pewter)
NOTE: Indium Grey is only available in the US in the Launch Edition package
My personal favorite silver/grey color for the CLS500 is either the Iridium Silver or the Pewter (which also may be called Pearl Grey in Europe?). Personally I think the Indium Grey in the Launch Edition too brown and Granite Grey too blue.
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I have always bought Black Mercedes, my car, my wife's new SLK (Black)however after seeing the Indium grey on two cars at seperate dealers, I was convinced it was the colour for me, you love it or hate it 
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