The 190E 2.5 - 16 was available in the largest variety of colours of all the 190E Cosworth cars, which included the following colours detailed in the below table. Examples of the colours are given in the attached labelled images.
| Colour Name | Colour Code | Availability |
| Blue-Black | DB 199 | 1988 - 1993 |
| Smoke Silver | DB 702 | 1988 - 1993 |
| Almadin Red | DB 512 | 1988 - 1993 |
| Astral Silver | DB 735 | 1988 -1990 |
| Brilliant SIlveer | DB 744 | 1991 -1993 |
Paint code location:
To confirm the original colour for the car, you have to look at the embossed plate located on the bonnet slam panel (see image). The number that refers to the colour of the car has been highlighted in the attached image. The other numbers on this plate refer to the options provided with the vehicle.
