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Keep bouncing back and forth about color

I’ve been on the fence about which color to order.. need a tie breaker

  • Velocity Blue

    Votes: 25 41.7%
  • Azure Gray metallic

    Votes: 35 58.3%

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I ordered a lariat in velocity blue but keep bouncing back and forth between that and azure gray metallic. Love both colors but which do you think will hold up better for the long run? I plan on keeping the truck for a long time and don’t want to regret.. which would you go with and why?
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I'm in the same boat.. I haven't placed my order yet, because I can't decide.. I need to find something else in Azure Gray to see how it looks in person, and if it's like Hot Pepper Red where it changes based on lighting conditions..
 
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I'm in the same boat.. I haven't placed my order yet, because I can't decide.. I need to find something else in Azure Gray to see how it looks in person, and if it's like Hot Pepper Red where it changes based on lighting conditions..
Definitely! I keep looking at the build vs the azure raptor YouTube video to compare. In certain lighting azure gray looks very baby blue-ish but when it looks like light gray I love that. The build and price page makes it look different as well.

I’ve always liked velocity blue on other vehicles but for some reason idk. I saw the ranger xl YouTube video in velocity blue though and it didn’t look great to me. Idk if that’s just the lighting or It just looks weird to me on the xl trim.
 

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The Velocity Blue Metallic is too bright, it just does not seem to work with the new Ranger. I would go with the Azure Grey Metalic if those are your two bottom line choices. But, that color is like baby bluish in most lighting. Personally, I would go with the Iconic Silver Metalic. It really draws out the fine lines of the Ranger. :)
 
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I always worry about those hot "tweener" colors. Sometimes their opinions change on you with time. There is no doubting the velocity blue, it really pops!
 

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Definitely! I keep looking at the build vs the azure raptor YouTube video to compare. In certain lighting azure gray looks very baby blue-ish but when it looks like light gray I love that. The build and price page makes it look different as well.

I’ve always liked velocity blue on other vehicles but for some reason idk. I saw the ranger xl YouTube video in velocity blue though and it didn’t look great to me. Idk if that’s just the lighting or It just looks weird to me on the xl trim.
There are a couple more things to consider about which to choose and it comes down to how the truck will be used and if you are really touchy about things like dents, scratches or rock-chips.

Tri-coat colors like Azure gray can be visually appealing but are a pain (and expensive) to color match/blend if having any body damage repaired.

The local Dealer here had a full size F-series in Azure gray it looked baby bluish more often than gray in most lighting conditions (looked more gray on an overcast day) and that's because of the pearl metallic sprayed over the base-coat color. It reminds me of a metallic Area 51.

I chose Hot Pepper Red as my color, but have been considering a different color the last few weeks and Velocity Blue has been one of the considerations, since that's what my Base Sasquatch-ed Bronco color is. It looks really good in sunlight and gets a lot of compliments but is fairly underwhelming in the shade or out of the sunlight (my personal opinion). It's also easier to color match/blend if repairing damage.

I can't put my finger on it, but for some reason Velocity Blue doesn't seem to click with me on the G6 Ranger. There are way too many Silver, White and Grey/Gray vehicles out here and I really don't want to go that route either. I like Black, but owning another vehicle that color and it's up-keep isn't something I want to do. I don't like the exclusive Root-beer Green color, so the color choices are mighty slim.
 
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Between these two I'm taking Velocity Blue all day. I currently have Iconic Silver ordered but have considered changing my order to Velocity Blue. I think Azure Gray is a cool color but just can't see myself in one.
 

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I have owned nothing but black vehicles for the last 20 years but I want something different for my Raptor. I wish there was a sand tone or clay tone color to chose. Those colors with the black decal would really pop. I'm leaning cactus gray with the decal but I've changed it a few times.
 

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Between these two I'm taking Velocity Blue all day. I currently have Iconic Silver ordered but have considered changing my order to Velocity Blue. I think Azure Gray is a cool color but just can't see myself in one.
Don't do it brother! You made the right choice with Iconic Silver! :)
 

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Cactus gray here. Will contrast well on a RR.
 

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I was between the same colors and finally pulled the trigger on the azure gray I liked the looks with the raptor graphics. Everyone I’ve talked to says is like Area 51 but a little darker, more blue and metallic. Hated the hot pepper red in person, way to rusty orange (miss code orange by the way 😔)

I said from the get go no blacks, whites or gray/silver since that’s 90% of the vehicles on the road. My wife said absolutely not on the shelter green. So I was left with velocity or azure. Raptor I went with azure but I think another trim I’d go velocity with the chrome package. Just my take for what it’s worth.
 

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Cactus gray here. Will contrast well on a RR.
Looks too much like primer waiting to be painted a real color for my eye.
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