The 2012 Honda CR-V was offered in eight exterior colors in the United States, with some variation by trim and region. This article outlines the typical US color options and notes regional differences.
Color availability varied by market; below is the typical U.S. color palette as reflected in brochures and dealer sheets, followed by notes on other markets. Availability could differ by trim and production run.
United States color lineup
Exterior color options
The U.S. lineup includes eight exterior colors across the CR-V trims offered that year.
- Taffeta White
- Alabaster Silver Metallic
- Polished Metal Metallic
- Crystal Black Pearl
- Basque Red Pearl II
- Milano Red
- Marine Blue Pearl
- Twilight Black
These colors were commonly listed in the U.S. market’s 2012 CR-V brochures and dealer sheets, with exact availability depending on trim and production run.
Global market variations
Outside the United States, color palettes for the 2012 CR-V varied by market and year, with some regions offering additional shades or different naming conventions.
Notes on naming and region
If you need the exact color names for a specific country or trim level, I can pull the official list for that market and confirm which colors were offered there.
Summary
The 2012 CR-V offered a versatile palette focused on classic white, silver, black, blue, and red tones across multiple markets, with the United States typically listing eight exterior colors that could vary by trim and region.


