FindCarColorsSpa Yellow Pearl
AcuraThe yellow NSX story contains a change, not one uninterrupted paint. Acura dates Spa Yellow to 1997–2003 and says Rio Yellow replaced it for 2004–2005. The later Indy Yellow Pearl was a tribute to Spa Yellow. These names explain the lineage, but do not make the three paints interchangeable.
- Paint code
- HEX
- RGB
Documented models and dates
| Model | Date / reference | Context |
|---|---|---|
| NSX — Spa Yellow | 1997–2003 | Acura’s retrospective dates Spa Yellow to this period; the supplier separately lists Y52P for MY2002. |
| NSX — Rio Yellow | 2004–2005 | The retrospective says Rio Yellow replaced Spa Yellow. This is a distinct name, not another code for Spa Yellow. |
| NSX — Indy Yellow Pearl | MY2020 | A later heritage tribute to Spa Yellow. The tribute does not establish formula or code equivalence. |
Paint reference notes
- Finish:
- Pearl; supplier color name
- Paint code:
- Listed in the sources below; confirm for your vehicle.
- Documented use:
- NSX; US 1997–2003; supplier example MY2002. Documented examples, not a complete availability range.
Sources reviewed . This is a desk review, not a physical paint measurement.
- Acura NSX heritage-yellow announcement, 8 August 2019Acura dates Spa Yellow NSX paint to 1997–2003. Rio Yellow replaced Spa Yellow for 2004–2005. The 2020 Indy Yellow Pearl is described as a tribute to Spa Yellow.
- 2002 NSX repair-color table (paint supplier)AutomotiveTouchup lists Spa Yellow Pearl as Y52P for the 2002 NSX.
- Acura Canada heritage-yellow announcement (manufacturer)Manufacturer retrospective dates Spa Yellow 1997–2003, replacement Rio Yellow 2004–2005 and Indy Yellow Pearl heritage offering for MY2020.
VISUAL REFERENCE
Spa Yellow Pearl in action
AI-generated scene for visual context only. It is not a verified production photograph or a measured paint sample.