2027 Subaru Forester Colors: Full USA List – U.S. shoppers looking at a 2027 Subaru Forester will find a familiar paint chart. Subaru of America treated the 2027 model year as a minor update: the compact SUV carries over the sixth-generation look, and the big news is the first Forester Wilderness Hybrid, not a full color refresh.
As of mid-September 2026, Subaru’s public color page still published the 2026 Forester matrix, and independent OEM paint catalogs already list matching 2027 factory codes. That is the practical picture for dealers, build-and-price tools, and touch-up paint in the United States.
What’s New for 2027 Color Shoppers?
The 2027 Forester is not a redesign year. MotorTrend and Autoblog both describe it as a carryover compact SUV with one major product change: Wilderness is now offered as a hybrid as well as a gas model. Press photos and Subaru’s own launch video feature the Wilderness Hybrid in Geyser Blue with the usual copper-toned Wilderness trim.
Color strategy follows that carryover path. Expect the same 11 official body colors Subaru listed for 2026, the same trim restrictions, and the same extra charge on two pearl paints. Aftermarket OEM lists for 2027 add a few extra codes; treat those as touch-up or catalog entries unless your dealer’s order guide shows them as factory body colors.
Full List of 2027 Subaru Forester Exterior Colors
These are the factory names U.S. buyers should use when comparing inventory or configuring a vehicle. Paint codes come from Subaru service bulletins and OEM match catalogs.
| Color name | Typical paint code | Finish | Notes for U.S. buyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal White Pearl | K1X | Pearl / tricoat listing | Broad availability; high-demand neutral |
| Ice Silver Metallic | G1U | Metallic | Classic Subaru silver |
| Magnetite Gray Metallic | P8Y | Metallic | Strong across trims |
| Crystal Black Silica | D4S | Silica / pearl black | Widest trim coverage |
| Crimson Red Pearl | M1Y | Pearl | Not on Sport or Wilderness |
| Autumn Green Metallic | TAP | Metallic | Outdoor-leaning green |
| Dark Mahogany Pearl | XAU | Pearl | Warm brown; mid and upper trims |
| Daybreak Blue Pearl | ZDC | Pearl | Premium paint surcharge |
| River Rock Pearl | YFA | Pearl | Premium paint surcharge; muted green-gray |
| Sapphire Blue Pearl | WCH | Pearl | Sport / Sport Hybrid signature |
| Geyser Blue | UAT | Solid / unique Wilderness hue | Wilderness only |
OEM touch-up sites also list Brilliant Bronze Pearl (UCD), Metropolis Gray (1H5), and a handful of other Subaru-family codes under “2027 Forester.” Those are useful if you already own a vehicle with that plate, but they are not part of Subaru’s published 11-color Forester chart. Confirm on the window sticker or order guide before assuming they are orderable body colors.
Premium Paint Options and Extra Cost
Subaru flags two Forester colors as extra-cost paints: River Rock Pearl and Daybreak Blue Pearl. On related 2027 Subaru SUVs, premium pearls have been listed around $395. Destination and options still sit on top of MSRP, so treat the paint adder as a line item, not a guarantee of the exact dollar amount until your dealer prints a 2027 order.
If you want the look without the surcharge, Magnetite Gray Metallic, Ice Silver Metallic, Crystal White Pearl, and Crystal Black Silica cover most trims without a premium-paint fee.
2027 Forester Colors by Trim
Availability below follows Subaru’s published Forester matrix. Hybrid trims generally share the same paints as their gas counterparts, except where Sport Hybrid and Wilderness Hybrid keep a tighter list. Always re-check Build & Price, because production weeks can lock or drop a color.
Base
Crimson Red Pearl, Crystal White Pearl, Daybreak Blue Pearl, Magnetite Gray Metallic.
Premium and Premium Hybrid
Autumn Green Metallic, Crimson Red Pearl, Crystal Black Silica, Crystal White Pearl, Dark Mahogany Pearl, Daybreak Blue Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Magnetite Gray Metallic, River Rock Pearl.
Sport and Sport Hybrid
Crystal Black Silica, Crystal White Pearl, Magnetite Gray Metallic, River Rock Pearl, Sapphire Blue Pearl.
Limited and Limited Hybrid
Autumn Green Metallic, Crimson Red Pearl, Crystal Black Silica, Crystal White Pearl, Dark Mahogany Pearl, Daybreak Blue Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Magnetite Gray Metallic, River Rock Pearl.
Touring and Touring Hybrid
Same core set as Limited: Autumn Green Metallic, Crimson Red Pearl, Crystal Black Silica, Crystal White Pearl, Dark Mahogany Pearl, Daybreak Blue Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Magnetite Gray Metallic, River Rock Pearl.
Wilderness and Wilderness Hybrid
Autumn Green Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Crystal White Pearl, Geyser Blue, Magnetite Gray Metallic, River Rock Pearl.
Geyser Blue remains the Wilderness exclusive. Subaru’s launch materials for the 2027 Wilderness Hybrid used that color with black cladding, matte-black 17-inch wheels, and anodized copper accents. Other Wilderness paints get the same rugged trim package; only the body color changes.
How Each Color Looks on the Forester?
Crystal White Pearl stays the safest resale and visibility choice. It shows the Forester’s upright greenhouse and roof rails clearly and hides dust better than a flat white.
Ice Silver Metallic is the everyday Subaru look. It reads cool in shade and brighter in sun, and it pairs cleanly with black cladding on Sport and Wilderness.
Magnetite Gray Metallic is the current default “stealth” Forester. It is available on almost every trim and photographs well in rain or snow, which matters in much of the U.S. market.
Crystal Black Silica is the most flexible paint if you want maximum trim choice. Fine silica flake keeps it from looking like a cheap solid black.
Crimson Red Pearl is the family-friendly statement color. It is easy to spot in a parking lot and is locked out of Sport and Wilderness.
Autumn Green Metallic leans outdoor and works especially well on Wilderness cladding. It is one of the stronger “Subaru personality” colors still on the chart.
Dark Mahogany Pearl is the warm outlier. In low light it can read near-black; in sun it shows brown depth. Limited and Touring buyers who want something other than gray usually land here.
Daybreak Blue Pearl is a lighter, coastal blue versus Sapphire. It is a premium paint and one of the newest names on the current-generation chart.
River Rock Pearl is a muted green-gray pearl. On a screen it can look like dirty silver; in person it is more earth-tone. That is why Subaru prices it as a premium color.
Sapphire Blue Pearl is the Sport color. Against black wheels and Sport cladding it is the most athletic paint in the lineup.
Geyser Blue is the Wilderness signature. Autoblog and Subaru both showed the 2027 Wilderness Hybrid in this hue. If you want the official “trail” Forester, this is the color the brand is pushing.
Interior Pairings U.S. Buyers Should Check
Paint is only half the configuration. Lower Foresters use cloth; Sport and Wilderness use more durable, water-resistant materials; Touring offers black or brown leather. Wilderness Hybrid launch interiors used gray StarTex with copper stitching to match the exterior accents.
Two-tone roofs appeared on some earlier sixth-gen Hybrids (Crystal Black Silica roof over select body colors). Subaru’s current published Forester color page does not list two-tones as a standard 2026/2027 configurator option. If a dealer offers a black-roof combination, treat it as inventory-specific rather than a guaranteed factory package.
How to Confirm the Color on a Real 2027 Forester?
- Read the paint code on the vehicle plate. Subaru codes are typically three characters. On recent models the plate is often in a door jamb; older guidance also mentions the strut tower.
- Match the code, not only the marketing name. Crystal White Pearl is K1X; some catalogs call the same code Crystal White Tricoat.
- Check trim locks in Subaru Build & Price or the window sticker. Geyser Blue will not build on a Touring. Sapphire Blue will not build on Base.
- Ask whether River Rock Pearl or Daybreak Blue Pearl still carries the premium adder for that production month.
Best Color Choices by Use Case
- Highest resale / easiest to shop used later: Crystal White Pearl, Magnetite Gray Metallic, Crystal Black Silica.
- Want the 2027 headline model: Geyser Blue Wilderness Hybrid.
- Sport look: Sapphire Blue Pearl or Crystal Black Silica.
- Stand out without Wilderness cladding: Daybreak Blue Pearl or Crimson Red Pearl.
- Trail / National Park aesthetic without Geyser Blue: Autumn Green Metallic or River Rock Pearl Wilderness.
Bottom Line for USA Shoppers
The 2027 Subaru Forester color list is the current-generation 11-color U.S. palette, not a new design language. Factory options remain Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Magnetite Gray Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Crimson Red Pearl, Autumn Green Metallic, Dark Mahogany Pearl, Daybreak Blue Pearl, River Rock Pearl, Sapphire Blue Pearl, and Wilderness-only Geyser Blue. River Rock Pearl and Daybreak Blue Pearl are the extra-cost paints. The new Wilderness Hybrid does not add a unique hybrid-only body color; it wears the existing Wilderness chart, with Geyser Blue as the hero hue in official photos. Verify final 2027 order-guide availability with a U.S. Subaru retailer before you lock a build.