Trying to find original paint color

[arkiishark]

I'm researching things about my truck as I'm trying to fix its many problems and so far it's been very cryptic. Right now I'm trying to figure out what the original paint color was and I can't find my paint code, or at least one that matches my RPO sticker. I know my sticker is the original because the RPO codes match up to my truck.
Every GM paint code I can find begins with wa, while what I can assume is mine begins with h. Anyone know why or can help?

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[Caman96]

Not always WA, my 96 K1500 is U9792.

 

[isd503]

Try running your VIN through here: Free GM Vin Decoder | GMPartsGiant

That will tell you what most of those RPO codes mean. Also, you can contact the GM Archives and they can provide you with a build sheet and other info for a small fee:

Vehicle Invoice Team Part of the GM Archives
Allied Vaughn | Content Management Services
email:[email protected]
direct: 734.261.5086 | Fax: 734.524.0537
www.alliedvaughn.com

 

[JDGMC]

36U EXTERIOR COLOR,PRIMARY,LT ADRIATIC BLUE MET

Also called 36U/WA5314 Dark Teal Poly. Variants for this color

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[GoToGuy]

If all else fails there's always the service manual.

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[Caman96]

Also called 36U/WA5314 Dark Teal Poly. Variants for this color

Where did you see this?

 

[ImMrBill]

Try running your VIN through here: Free GM Vin Decoder | GMPartsGiant

That will tell you what most of those RPO codes mean. Also, you can contact the GM Archives and they can provide you with a build sheet and other info for a small fee:

Vehicle Invoice Team Part of the GM Archives
Allied Vaughn | Content Management Services
email:[email protected]
direct: 734.261.5086 | Fax: 734.524.0537
www.alliedvaughn.com

Thanks for that VIN Decoder. Makes decoding easier for this old 75 yr old Vet

 

[GoToGuy]

And if you have the FSM for your year , the first chapter, chap. 0. Not oh, zero. Has the whole enchilada. What engines, power trains, trans, all the RPO options available for that year, and descriptions for that year. Everything is in there no dreaded searching the net for dead ends or spam. Easy, it's all in one manual. Just like the paint chart above.
If all else fails, read the instructions. Or refer to the FSM for information.

 

[GoToGuy]

Hey look at that 36U RPO.
36 on the color chart. Metallic teal. ( Green)

 

[Caman96]

I was wondering why 36 was Teal and not Blue like mine. BECAUSE mine is 39U Indigo Metallic