Color Palette Appreciation Post

ferrarifast · 03-16-2021, 02:06 AM

I think you have to give it to BMW with this one. G8x has one of the nicest color palettes I've ever seen. I must imagine that choosing the right color is immensely difficult. For me, I cannot make my mind between the following ones:

IOMG, Brooklyn Gray, Skyscraper Gray, Tanzanite, Toronto Red, BSM, and Dravit.... tooo many good options.

///M2_MA · 03-16-2021, 04:13 PM

I made exactly the same comment to my dealer. Hats off to BMW for the chosen colors. The color decision has never been as hard as with the new G80.

In the end, I chose IOMG over TB II and TR. 👍🏻

Jproos · 03-16-2021, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrarifast

I think you have to give it to BMW with this one. G8x has one of the nicest color palettes I've ever seen. I must imagine that choosing the right color is immensely difficult. For me, I cannot make my mind between the following ones:

IOMG, Brooklyn Gray, Skyscraper Gray, Tanzanite, Toronto Red, BSM, and Dravit.... tooo many good options.

I agree. The color and the wheels were the hardest choices for me.

I was so frustrated with IOMG because in some pictures/videos it looks incredible and in others it's too straight up green. Another minor mark against IOMG for me was that I think a lot of G8x cars will be sold in this color.

I thought Toronto Red was an obvious 'no' but then pictures of real cars started showing up and wow. I don't recall seeing a BMW red that I've liked anywhere close to Toronto Red.

Oxide gray and Dravit gray are also amazing.

SPY and Brooklyn gray don't do it for me.

I too concerned about upkeep on a black car so BSM is out, too, despite the fact that a totally blacked out G80 looks as mean as Mr. T.

In the end I landed on Tanzanite Blue II after deciding I didn't want to take an $80K gamble on IOMG. This is the darkest car I've ever owned and I hope it's not pretty much the same as black regarding paint detailing/upkeep.

Lastly, I think an otherwise blacked out Frozen White would be amazing, too.

jkap27 · 03-16-2021, 04:42 PM

it really is amazing...ive shopped a lot of cars recently and the G8X easily has the best color palette ive seen as well.

CanuckM · 03-16-2021, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jproos

In the end I landed on Tanzanite Blue II after deciding I didn't want to take an $80K gamble on IOMG. This is the darkest car I've ever owned and I hope it's not pretty much the same as black regarding paint detailing/upkeep.

+ 1 Totally echo your sentiments. I kept going back and forth between the two. But seeing as this is something I will see day in and day out; I too ended up on the conservative side. I don't think we will be disappointed though.

An X4m in TBII was following me last weekend and the color was stunning.

chicagofan00 · 03-16-2021, 05:12 PM

I agree, the entire line up of colors at launch for this gen is really good. There is a little bit of everything for everyone whether it is bold, classics, or the usual M array.

I myself have been a fan of several of them but SPY caught my attention from the very beginning (I like bold!) and I'm taking the chance on ordering it, especially after seeing it in person. Now I just have to hope that SPY with Yas Marina isn't a combo I get tired of in a couple of years.

MmmmmM2 · 03-16-2021, 06:01 PM

I really dig the Oxide color!

b2nvs2001 · 03-16-2021, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrarifast

I think you have to give it to BMW with this one. G8x has one of the nicest color palettes I've ever seen. I must imagine that choosing the right color is immensely difficult. For me, I cannot make my mind between the following ones:

IOMG, Brooklyn Gray, Skyscraper Gray, Tanzanite, Toronto Red, BSM, and Dravit.... tooo many good options.

Agree with this wholeheartedly!!

Salty B. · 03-16-2021, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jproos

I thought Toronto Red was an obvious 'no' but then pictures of real cars started showing up and wow. I don't recall seeing a BMW red that I've liked anywhere close to Toronto Red.

Non-metallic Cinnabar Red from the 80s is still my favorite BMW red. The Melbourne Red on the F30s was ugh. Too tomato-y. I'll have to see the Toronto Red in person to assess.

I'm at least a year away from ordering a G80 so I hope additional colors are added to the standard portfolio vs the extra expense of Individual paints.

Germanauto · 03-17-2021, 11:49 PM

Love it. Great colour selection.

bri1042 · 03-18-2021, 07:07 AM

I've had three neighbors come over just to get a closer look at my IOMG M3. One of them I had never spoken to in our 4 years in this house. Only one of them has much of an idea what an M car is...it was all about the color.

Transfer · 03-18-2021, 08:03 AM

Truly a great selection to choose from. About the only color missing is a purple.

heavyD^2 · 03-18-2021, 08:26 AM

They really did do a good job of providing colors that pop on this car.

Gizmo 335i · 03-18-2021, 01:35 PM

Unfortunately BMW completely dropped the ball on interior colors. Where's the saddle or a variant thereof? Where are the combo colors like black/white, black/red, black/blue, etc. This is as sporty a car BMW makes but the interior lacks all pizzazz

Scorp!on · 03-18-2021, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizmo 335i

Unfortunately BMW completely dropped the ball on interior colors. Where's the saddle or a variant thereof? Where are the combo colors like black/white, black/red, black/blue, etc. This is as sporty a car BMW makes but the interior lacks all pizzazz

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heavyD^2 · 03-18-2021, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizmo 335i

Unfortunately BMW completely dropped the ball on interior colors. Where's the saddle or a variant thereof? Where are the combo colors like black/white, black/red, black/blue, etc. This is as sporty a car BMW makes but the interior lacks all pizzazz

You can argue there's too many pizazz options as silverstone and black are the only colors that are on the normal side. I do think a red option is missing.

Jcali86 · 03-18-2021, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizmo 335i

Unfortunately BMW completely dropped the ball on interior colors. Where's the saddle or a variant thereof? Where are the combo colors like black/white, black/red, black/blue, etc. This is as sporty a car BMW makes but the interior lacks all pizzazz

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snareman · 03-18-2021, 07:49 PM

They could have come up with better blue options than they did. Forced me to go custom. YMB on the F82 was nice and unique. PB which is a close relative of Estoril isn't as unique. I'm not even necessarily talking about the fact that it's also on the 3/4's, but just that that basic color has been on standard cars for the last 6 years or so.

M3AWD · 03-18-2021, 08:21 PM

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They could have come up with better blue options than they did. Forced me to go custom. YMB on the F82 was nice and unique. PB which is a close relative of Estoril isn't as unique. I'm not even necessarily talking about the fact that it's also on the 3/4's, but just that that basic color has been on standard cars for the last 6 years or so.

I agree they could've offered another blue but I saw PB in person on a G80 and I like it. The color really suits the car IMO.

myfirstm · 03-18-2021, 08:34 PM

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I agree they could've offered another blue but I saw PB in person on a G80 and I like it. The color really suits the car IMO.

Agreed. I went to check one out last week, after seeing IOMG. Not gonna lie the blue is pretty tempting. Something about the IOMG, though.

TargaM2 · 03-18-2021, 08:48 PM

Yep excellent colour options for the G80/82. One of my gripes with the F87 was the limited colour choices.

somer · 03-18-2021, 08:54 PM

Guessing you'd get near unanimous agreement on this one, they've done a good job this go around.

03-16-2021, 02:06 AM	#1
ferrarifast Commander 639 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 22 M4 Comp xDrive Coupe Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Color Palette Appreciation Post I think you have to give it to BMW with this one. G8x has one of the nicest color palettes I've ever seen. I must imagine that choosing the right color is immensely difficult. For me, I cannot make my mind between the following ones: IOMG, Brooklyn Gray, Skyscraper Gray, Tanzanite, Toronto Red, BSM, and Dravit.... tooo many good options. __________________ 2022 M4 ZCP xDr Cpe - Frozen Black on Black full lthr....fully loaded Gone: 2020 BMW M4 ZCP: MG/SO Full Merino 2018 BMW M3: Black/ Blk cloth 6MT Life is too short to list the non Ms
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03-16-2021, 04:13 PM	#2
///M2_MA Private 88 Rep 60 Posts Drives: G80 M3 / E85 Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mannheim iTrader: (0)	I made exactly the same comment to my dealer. Hats off to BMW for the chosen colors. The color decision has never been as hard as with the new G80. In the end, I chose IOMG over TB II and TR. 👍🏻 __________________ Current: G80 ///M3; E85 Z4 3.0si Gone: F87 ///M2; E90 3 series LCI --- Celebrating 10 yrs of BMW this year ---
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03-16-2021, 04:42 PM	#4
jkap27 Lieutenant 468 Rep 425 Posts Drives: BMW M240I Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	it really is amazing...ive shopped a lot of cars recently and the G8X easily has the best color palette ive seen as well.
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03-16-2021, 05:12 PM	#6
chicagofan00 Major General 19142 Rep 8,030 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 M60i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [10.00]	I agree, the entire line up of colors at launch for this gen is really good. There is a little bit of everything for everyone whether it is bold, classics, or the usual M array. I myself have been a fan of several of them but SPY caught my attention from the very beginning (I like bold!) and I'm taking the chance on ordering it, especially after seeing it in person. Now I just have to hope that SPY with Yas Marina isn't a combo I get tired of in a couple of years. __________________ Instagram: @Phxrisingphotography Current - 2024 G05 X5 ///M60i in Java Green Past - 2005 E53 X5 3.0i in Titanium Silver; 2008 E92 335i in Montego Blue; 2019 G01 X3 M40i in Glacier Silver; 2022 G80 M3 Competition in Twilight Purple
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03-16-2021, 06:01 PM	#7
MmmmmM2 Colonel 2589 Rep 2,432 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Claremont, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda CX-5 [0.00] 2021 BMW M2C [0.00]	I really dig the Oxide color!
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Germanauto Major General 9703 Rep 6,084 Posts Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Love it. Great colour selection. __________________ Former -2008 E90 328 black/brown -2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
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03-18-2021, 07:07 AM	#11
bri1042 Brigadier General 5936 Rep 3,291 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I've had three neighbors come over just to get a closer look at my IOMG M3. One of them I had never spoken to in our 4 years in this house. Only one of them has much of an idea what an M car is...it was all about the color.
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03-18-2021, 08:03 AM	#12
Transfer Major General 5254 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	Truly a great selection to choose from. About the only color missing is a purple. Attached Images
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03-18-2021, 08:26 AM	#13
heavyD^2 Colonel 3689 Rep 2,956 Posts Drives: X3M Competition Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Too close to Santa iTrader: (0)	They really did do a good job of providing colors that pop on this car.
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03-18-2021, 01:35 PM	#14
Gizmo 335i Captain 370 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C BSM, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: FL iTrader: (5)	Unfortunately BMW completely dropped the ball on interior colors. Where's the saddle or a variant thereof? Where are the combo colors like black/white, black/red, black/blue, etc. This is as sporty a car BMW makes but the interior lacks all pizzazz
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03-18-2021, 07:49 PM	#18
snareman Leave the gun. Take the Canoli. 9051 Rep 7,621 Posts Drives: ///M8 & X3 ///M40 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	They could have come up with better blue options than they did. Forced me to go custom. YMB on the F82 was nice and unique. PB which is a close relative of Estoril isn't as unique. I'm not even necessarily talking about the fact that it's also on the 3/4's, but just that that basic color has been on standard cars for the last 6 years or so. __________________ Current: 2023 Santorini Blue ///M8 \|\|\| 2023 X3 M40 Retired: 2021 Enzian Blue ///M4 \|\|\| 2018 ///M4 \|\|\| 2017 ///M4 \|\|\| 2014 435i \|\|\| 2009 335i Coupe \|\|\| 2007 335i Coupe
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03-18-2021, 08:48 PM	#21
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03-18-2021, 08:54 PM	#22
somer Major 961 Rep 1,051 Posts Drives: F10 M5 CP Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Guessing you'd get near unanimous agreement on this one, they've done a good job this go around.
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