Subaru Outback Color Options | All Model Years

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If you’re shopping Outback, you’re probably choosing it for all the right reasons—Symmetrical AWD confidence, long-haul comfort, and go-anywhere utility. The last decision is the fun one: paint. Below you’ll find a practical, year-by-year guide to Outback exterior colors, starting with the newest models. When multiple years shared the same palette, we group them to keep this easy to skim. (Exact availability can vary by trim and package.)

2026 Outback

Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Magnetite Gray Metallic, Cosmic Blue Pearl, Geyser Blue, Autumn Green Metallic, Crimson Red Pearl, Dark Mahogany Pearl, Crystal Black Silica.

2025 Outback

Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Cosmic Blue Pearl, Geyser Blue, Autumn Green Metallic, Crimson Red Pearl, Dark Mahogany Pearl, Magnetite Gray Metallic, Crystal Black Silica.

2024 Outback

Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Brilliant Bronze Metallic, Cosmic Blue Pearl, Geyser Blue, Autumn Green Metallic, Crimson Red Pearl, Dark Mahogany Pearl, Magnetite Gray Metallic, Crystal Black Silica.

2023–2021 Outback (shared core palette across these refresh years)

Typical palette across these model years included:
Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Magnetite Gray Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Abyss Blue/Cosmic Blue Pearl (name varies by year), Autumn Green Metallic, Crimson Red Pearl.
(Year-specific brochures confirm the same general set with minor name changes and Wilderness/Onyx-specific pairings.)

2020 Outback (all-new generation)

Abyss Blue Pearl, Autumn Green Metallic, Crimson Red Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Magnetite Gray Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Crystal White Pearl.

2019–2018 Outback

Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Tungsten Metallic, Carbide Gray Metallic, Magnetite Gray Metallic (phased in), Crystal Black Silica, Twilight Blue Metallic, Lapis Blue Pearl, Wilderness Green Metallic (early years), Crimson Red Pearl, Cinnamon/Brilliant Brown-type brown finish (limited/trim-specific).

2017–2015 Outback (5th generation launch set)

Common colors across these years:
Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Tungsten Metallic, Carbide Gray Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Twilight Blue Metallic, Lapis Blue Pearl, Wilderness Green Metallic, Venetian Red Pearl (phasing to Crimson Red around MY2018).

2014–2012 Outback (late 4th gen; 2013 facelift)

2014–2013: Satin White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Graphite/Dark/Carbide/Platinum Gray (varies by naming), Crystal Black Silica, Deep Indigo/Twilight Blue Metallic, Cypress Green Pearl, Venetian Red Pearl, Tungsten Metallic.
2012: palette largely similar, with Blue/Red/Gray adjustments vs. 2013 (e.g., Deep Indigo and Ice Silver added; Azurite/Steel Silver removed).

2011–2010 Outback (early 4th gen)

Across these launch years you’ll see the foundations of the 2012–2014 palette: Satin White Pearl, Steel/Ice Silver-family grays, Graphite/Dark Gray Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Cypress/Seacrest-type greens, Twilight/Deep Indigo blues, and Venetian Red-family reds appearing by trim. (Confirmed in Subaru’s U.S./Canada brochures.)

2009–2005 Outback (3rd gen; includes two-tone schemes)

These years offered both single-tone metallics/pearls and classic two-tones (light lower cladding). Representative colors include:
Satin White/Aspen White, Quartz/Platinum/Silver-family silvers, Obsidian/Crystal Black, Regal/Deep/Atlantic Blue-family blues, Diamond/Granite/Graphite Gray-family grays, Sage/Willow/Spruce-type greens, Champagne/Topaz/Gold-family beiges, Garnet/Ruby-type reds.
(ImportArchive’s 2005–2009 color pages enumerate the specific Outback shades and two-tone combinations by code.)

2004–2000 Outback (2nd gen; strong use of two-tone)

Expect a similar mix of whites, silvers, grays, deep blues, greens, golds/beiges, and maroons, often paired in distinctive upper/lower two-tone combinations from the factory. Subaru’s 2000–2004 paint/color documentation lists the Outback-specific pairings and codes.

1999–1996 Outback (the original U.S. Outback years)

The first Outbacks popularized rugged two-tones. Typical offerings included Bright White/Aspen-type whites, Dark Blue/Regal Blue, Spruce/Sierra-type greens, Sandstone/Gold/Beige families, Deep/Black Mica, and Garnet-type reds, frequently with silver or gray lower cladding. ImportArchive catalogs these combinations and factory codes by year.

Helpful notes on trims & special editions

  • Wilderness and Onyx Edition XT models sometimes pair unique interior materials with the same exterior paints—so the palette stays familiar even when the vibe is more adventurous.

  • Name shifts = same color family. Subaru occasionally renames or refines a shade (e.g., Abyss Blue → Cosmic Blue). Always check the window sticker/paint code if you’re color-matching accessories or touch-up.

Conclusion

Whether you want a classic Crystal White Pearl, a stealth Magnetite Gray Metallic, or a trail-forward Geyser Blue, there’s a factory hue that fits your Outback—and your adventures. If you’d like to see these colors in person (and how they look in Florida sun vs. showroom light), stop by Sport Subaru South. We’ll walk you through current inventory, incoming allocations, and factory order options—and help you pair the right trim with the right color like the pros we are.