Question about seaside pearl

[lovemygreys]

Originally Posted by eclectcmoi

I have a Seaside Pearl and in different lights, the color looks different. Sometimes it does almost look like a periwinkle blue color to me.

GAH! You've pushed me back up on the fence. I think I'll wait till I see another in person. Unfortunately I don't see a ton of Prii around here...maybe I'll have better luck "prius stalking" when I visit my folks in Raleigh next weekend.

[eclectcmoi]

Ohhhh... sorry! If it's any consolation, Seaside Pearl is a very pretty color! I wanted Barcelona Red, but bought the Seaside (it was on the lot versus having to wait for the Barcelona) as my second choice in order to get my HOV carpool stickers. I've been very happy with it.

[WWJD08]

Originally Posted by lovemygreys

We've delayed putting our deposit down and ordering our first Prius mainly because I've been hemming and hawing over the color. We pretty much drive a car until the wheels fall off, so I'll be living with this color for a long time.

Anyhoo...I thought I'd decided on Mag Grey. Then, after seeing more Prii on the road, I decided I wanted a brighter color. Hubby nixed Driftwood and White. So...I thought I'd decided (based on web pics) on Seaside Pearl.

Yesterday as we pulled into Costco, hubby exclaimed "Prius! In the light blue!" so we hurridly parked to go observe the color in person. I thought it was a light blue, but I swear this Prius had a distinctly purple hue to the blue color. It almost looked like a light purple jelly bean. So, it's now got me back on the fence about color. Did I maybe see an old Prius color instead of the real Seaside Pearl they use now? Were my eyes playing tricks on me? Or is there really a purple hue to Seaside Pearl.

Please help! Once I decide *for sure* we finally put in our order.

I can see the purple also it looks like a blue with pearl sprayed over!We chose the red C. metalic it also changes color.

[Prius 07]

Originally Posted by paprius4030

I bet you saw a Prius in the NEW blue, the name escapes me now. It's a new color starting with the 08's, it's much brighter (Neoniske) than Seaside Pearl but seem to show the dirt more than Seaside Pearl.

I think you're making reference to Spectra Blue which is dark blue introduced for the 2008 model year.

[Prius 07]

Originally Posted by lovemygreys

GAH! You've pushed me back up on the fence. I think I'll wait till I see another in person. Unfortunately I don't see a ton of Prii around here...maybe I'll have better luck "prius stalking" when I visit my folks in Raleigh next weekend.

lovemygreys,

I predict that if you buy the Spectra Blue you will change to "lovemyspectrablue"
BTW I see no purple in mine just a nice calming blue.
Good luck,

[strieby]

I was going for a red one also but the ones the dealer had did not have the #6 package. So I settled for the Seaside Pearl instead. I am very happy with the color. Here are some photos of it.


PriusChat Forums - strieby's Album: 2008 Prius Photos

[lovemygreys]

I think I'm back on the seaside pearl bandwagon. Love the pics strieby!

[dwreed3rd]

Originally Posted by lovemygreys

I think I'm back on the seaside pearl bandwagon. Love the pics strieby!

Perhaps this will help!
Super White is the most practical in this southern heat but it’s sooo white.
Classic Silver Metallic is pretty but silver cars are so abundant.
Magnetic Grey Metallic and Black are both elegant, but get so hot in the south.
Driftwood Pearl and Silver Pine Mica are pretty colors too, but tough colors to match with accessories.
Spectra Blue Mica is really sharp, but shows the dirt.
Barcelona Red Metallic is hot, sexy, beautiful, but red can make the driver more aggressive, could induce lower mpg or more tickets or more children.
Gee! I guess that only leaves Seaside Pearl, a nice light relaxing color, easy on the eyes, unique color, doesn’t show the dirt, easy to match accessories' colors, encourages non-aggressive driving.
I don’t see where you have any choice. That‘s why we picked it, and we’re sticking to it.

Disclaimer: Now, before anyone gets offended and thinks I’m knocking their colors, this is only an attempt at levity. Color, while there can be practical issues, and at one time auto insurance was higher on red sports cars and red high performance cars, is a 100% personal choice. So please, Beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder.

[Boo]

I can't imagine you saw a Spectra Blue, because I can't imagine anyone calling it a "light blue" because everyone (literally everyone) calls it a dark blue.

I think you saw a Seaside Pearl. Most colors, including Magnetic Grey, look different in different light.

There is or was a color called Light Purple Metallic (Paint Code 8K2). But it wasn't a U.S. color.

[exproducer]

If you look at my picture profile album for exproducer on my Prius Convertible you will see some pictures of Seaside Pearl. It is a light blue but no purple sheen. Initially in a description when the convertible was reviewed and posted thousands of times, the color noted on the convertible on the posts is Wave Line Blue including what was told to me by a salesperson. It is Seaside Pearl. It polishes up very nicely with Formula 113.