Folks

I have a mid-80s Bianchi road bike that I wanted to re-paint Celeste green. I started with ordering a chip of the Pantone 332 which has been discussed here before. I took the chip down to my local automotive paint shop along with the front fork and left it for a few days to see what they could come up with.

As you all know, Celeste has changed hues many times over the years.

We settled on a Dupont CAS386.

It was not a direct match with my 80s Bianchi (I left a small patch of the original color on the fork stem). This color had a bit more blue in it but it was a perfect match for the fizik bar tape. I actually prefer this color than the original.

No use in posting the painted bike as colors will change according to lighting.

So for those looking for another celeste option, try Dupont CAS386.

Cheers

Canflyboy

This is most interesting to me and very timely.

Thank You! Pics just because, ya know

I was searching for a close Celeste powder coat and came across this Retrobike thread about RAL6027. That may be helpful for anyone (like me) looking to do the Celeste in PC, as opposed to paint.

My local PCer happens to use RAL (that's a brand name, BTW) as well as DuPont and Cardinal powders (2 other brands) so for those who don't have access to shop that shoots RAL powder you might ask if they can cross-reference it to the brand they do use.
RAL calls 6027 "light green"...

Several well informed local cognoscenti visited Bianchi's facilities in Italy. They all said they were told that back in the day, the painters mixed the Celeste color every morning and that was why there were so many variances. This was backed up by a local frame builder who had a contract for many years to do warranty repairs for Bianchi....

verktyg

Chas.

You can order RAL 6027 here: AEROSOL RAL 6027 VERDE CHIARO LICHTGRUN GLOSS SPRAY PAINT

It's all over eBay, as well. In enamel spray cans, 2-part catalyzed acrylic urethane and powder coat material.

And this interesting tidbit from one eBay seller is quite educational: