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Black Sapphire Pearl, Blue Onyx Pearl, & Deep Sea Mica differences?

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Old 02-10-17, 08:15 PM
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Default Black Sapphire Pearl, Blue Onyx Pearl, & Deep Sea Mica differences?

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.
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No one has any info on this?
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I have a blue onyx pearl Lexus. It's for sale in the classifieds.
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Originally Posted by 06350F
I have a blue onyx pearl Lexus. It's for sale in the classifieds.
I know. We're texting haha
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Well text me back, let's make a deal so you can get a nice car and start the project.
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Originally Posted by 06350F
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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