The paint code for a 2016 Honda Civic is typically printed on the exterior color label attached to the driver’s door jamb. If that label is damaged or missing, you can check alternative spots such as the glove box, trunk lid, or engine bay. This code is essential for ordering exact match paint for repair work.
In this article, you’ll learn the most common locations and how to read the code so you can source the correct touch-up color, even if the sticker has worn over time or a previous owner replaced parts.
Primary location: Driver's door jamb sticker
Open the driver’s door and inspect the door frame at the latch area. The color label is usually on the edge of the door or the B-pillar. It lists the VIN, tire specifications, and the paint code. The code is a short alphanumeric string, often 3 or 4 characters long, and may start with letters indicating the color family (for example NH-603 or GY-). This sticker is the quickest, most reliable source for the Civic’s color code.
Follow these steps to locate and read the code on the door jamb sticker:
- Open the driver’s door and look for a label on the door edge, frame, or pillar near the latch.
- Find the field labeled Color, Paint, or Code on the sticker.
- Read the alphanumeric value next to that label; it is the color code (usually 3–4 characters).
- Record the code exactly as shown (including hyphens or spaces) when ordering paint.
If you can’t find the color code on the door jamb, proceed to check the other common locations described below.
Other locations to check
Glove box / glove compartment label
On some 2016 Civics, the color code sticker is placed inside the glove box or on the glove box lid. Open the glove box and inspect the inner surfaces for a sticker that lists Color/Code and the code itself.
Trunk lid or spare tire cover
Another common spot is the inside surface of the trunk lid or on the spare tire cover. Look for a label near the edges that states the color code in the same format as the door sticker.
Engine bay / firewall label
In certain builds, the color code appears on a sticker affixed to the engine bay, near the radiator support or firewall. Check around the strut tower area and other inner panels for a small color-code label.
Summary
For a 2016 Honda Civic, the driver’s door jamb sticker is the most reliable source for the paint code. If that label is unreadable or missing, check the glove box, trunk lid, or engine bay labels. The paint code is a concise alphanumeric string used to order exact-match paint from Honda or third-party suppliers. When in doubt, verify the code with a dealer or the original manufacturer’s documentation.