Anyone have detailed, in-depth insight about the differences between these three colors offered in various years on the IS lineup? In photos, these three dark blue's look identical. I believe the this is the order they were used; please let me know otherwise:

• 2006 had "Blue Onyx Pearl" Color Code: 8P8
• 2007 - 2010 had the "Black Sapphire Pearl" Color Code: 8U0
• 2011 - 2013 had the "Deep Sea Mica" Color Code: 8V3

Tried surfing the web and only found minimal information:

• Deep Sea Mica is apparently a tad lighter than Black Sapphire according to post #2 in this thread.
• I would assume Blue Onyx Pearl and Black Sapphire Pearl are exactly the same given that there was this color thread with both these colors categorized together?

I really like the dark blue on the IS and I plan to buy a 2006-2008 IS350 and do a 2011 front bumper conversion on it, but wanted to be be sure about the color differences, if any. I don't want to bring the 2011 bumper to get paint-matched - I'd rather go with the pure black then.

 

No one has any info on this?

 

I have a blue onyx pearl Lexus. It's for sale in the classifieds.

 

I know. We're texting haha

 

Well text me back, let's make a deal so you can get a nice car and start the project.

 

Will do. I'm on the hunt for local 350's for sale too. In regards to yours, I need to heavily consider the ramifications of buying your car simply because you're across the country. Plus, I need to have the topic of this thread addressed.

 

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