Caspian vs. Capri Blue

Henryhank · 03-19-2008

Hello Everyone!

I've been trying to find some real photos of the Capri blue versus the Caspian blue. It's hard to tell on ebay/other sites -- and even the cars that say they're Capri Blue look very dark like Caspian, while other Capri Blue photos look very much like the LeMans Blue of my BMW M5. I found one photo of Capri Blue that even looked purple/blue.

So where can I solve this?

Also, what do people think of the dark green on an SLK?

thanks.

**alroumi** · 03-19-2008

Out of the two I preffer the Caspian blue for comparisons go to mbslk.de and check under R171 gallery for many of the blue hues.

nycboy · 03-19-2008

Here's my capri blue

**FishtailnZ** · 03-19-2008

I have quite a few pics of my Caspian Blue at http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/sho....php/cat/14026

The thing with Caspian Blue is it's one of those colour shifting hues - it bright sunlight it can be very much like Capri Blue, while on a cloudy day, or at night, it presents a much different, more greenish tone.

**Duo-Art** · 03-19-2008

FishtailinZ is right about Caspian Blue it looks quite different in the sun than it looks in the shade or at night. Personally, I really like the pictures that I've seen of the SLK in green.

Henryhank · 03-19-2008

Looks like Caspian Blue is the blue I'm looking for. Thanks.

I'm just trying to decide if I want another rich blue color car (to match the M5 LeMans Blue), or a different color like Firemist Red or Green. Hmmm. decisions, decisions.

**ir-ops** · 03-19-2008

hi there,

i prefer the caspian blue over any green hues, the designo graphitgrün metallic 041 being perhaps the only exception, which however, despite the name, is a full grey color showing some greenish tones under certain lighting and angles.

of the latest green range the prehnite 430 looks cute, but still not for me, and the dark periclase 300 looks closer to the standard british racing green, which i think shows best on british preferably small cars like mgs and mini coopers - no offence to any green slk drivers out there, i honestly believe the slk is gorgeous in any color.

good luck in choosing...
best

ir-ops

MDLSLK55 · 03-19-2008

I was in the same boat as you, confused between what was Capri and Caspian when I was first looking to order the car. Capri Blue is somewhat darker and has a purple hue under some light. Caspian Blue looks like midnight blue under direct sun, black in the shade/low light, purplish in some lights and greenish in other lights. It also has an amazing metallic sparkle under some light.

Here are some shots of my Caspian Blue:

Sun:

Garage at dealer:

Parking lot at night:

Different parking lot (yellowish light):

As you can see, it's different all the time!

**dsb** · 03-20-2008

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Originally Posted by MDLSLK55

I was in the same boat as you, confused between what was Capri and Caspian when I was first looking to order the car. Capri Blue is somewhat darker and has a purple hue under some light. Caspian Blue looks like midnight blue under direct sun, black in the shade/low light, purplish in some lights and greenish in other lights. It also has an amazing metallic sparkle under some light.

As you can see, it's different all the time!

That's a great group of photos to demonstrate the color shifting qualities of Caspian Blue. It's my favorite MB color but then again, I'm a bit biased.

**smoothbnzf4n4tc** · 03-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henryhank

Looks like Caspian Blue is the blue I'm looking for. Thanks.

I'm just trying to decide if I want another rich blue color car (to match the M5 LeMans Blue), or a different color like Firemist Red or Green. Hmmm. decisions, decisions.

Just one thing you should remember that if you're planning on getting an '09, capri blue has been discontinued. However, you can still get it via special order/designo for a charge. Good luck with your choice!

Ynot · 03-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoothbnzf4n4tc

Just one thing you should remember that if you're planning on getting an '09, capri blue has been discontinued. However, you can still get it via special order/designo for a charge. Good luck with your choice!

Same reason why Orion Blue was discontinued, I've been on the slk forums for a long time and only recall two member's posting pics of their capri blue SLK. Caspian Blue is a better option IMO.

**jbanks15** · 03-20-2008

how do swirl marks look on caspian blue? as bad as black 040? still deciding on color for my 09

**dsb** · 03-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbanks15

how do swirl marks look on caspian blue? as bad as black 040? still deciding on color for my 09

I don't have any swirl marks on 2yr old car. Of course, cleaning method may account for some of that. I just use Zaino products.

**Bernd js** · 03-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by alroumi

Out of the two I preffer the Caspian blue for comparisons go to mbslk.de and check under R171 gallery for many of the blue hues.

So Caspian Blue is called in German "Benitotblau", see here:
http://www.mbslk.de/modules.php?op=m...owgall&gid=352
I guess the Capri Blue is called "Mysticblau", see here:
http://www.mbslk.de/modules.php?op=m...owgall&gid=378
I think otherwise searching might get annoying.

Mine is a Caspian Blue and can be found in the garage on page 2. No swirl marks after two years and three months.
After those great photos

from you US/ Canadian guys I don't have the heart to post them directly.

**alroumi** · 03-20-2008

Thanks Bernd Js, appericiate your input.

Henryhank · 03-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernd js

So Caspian Blue is called in German "Benitotblau", see here:
http://www.mbslk.de/modules.php?op=m...owgall&gid=352
I guess the Capri Blue is called "Mysticblau", see here:
http://www.mbslk.de/modules.php?op=m...owgall&gid=378
I think otherwise searching might get annoying.

Hmmm... according to this, Capri Blue looks much more "blue" and bolder -- very similar to the Caspian blue car posted by MDLSLK55 above. I'm pretty sure I saw a Caspian Blue sedan at the MB dealership, and it was a very dark, almost black, blue. Now I'm confused again.

**Bernd js** · 03-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henryhank

... Now I'm confused again.

Right, it's confusing and they are very similar. I have seen both in reality, mine and Capri Blue. Caspian has a little bit more green and Capri a little bit more blue. But both vary with the sun light and with the angle you look at the car.
I don't know the pricing policy of Mercedes in other countries, at least here in Germany the so called Designo-Mystic series is about 2,500 € more expensive than other colours. Capri Blue is a Designo-Mystic colour.

Henryhank · 03-20-2008

Ok, thanks for the help.

**ir-ops** · 03-20-2008

...correct should be benitoit-blau, pronounced benituά...

ir-ops

03-19-2008	#1 (permalink)
Henryhank SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2005 Capri Blue Sport Pkg Other Toys: 2002 BMW M5, 1981 Delorean DMC-12 (FOR SALE!) Posts: 76 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Caspian vs. Capri Blue Hello Everyone! I've been trying to find some real photos of the Capri blue versus the Caspian blue. It's hard to tell on ebay/other sites -- and even the cars that say they're Capri Blue look very dark like Caspian, while other Capri Blue photos look very much like the LeMans Blue of my BMW M5. I found one photo of Capri Blue that even looked purple/blue. So where can I solve this? Also, what do people think of the dark green on an SLK? thanks.

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Vehicle: 2009 C63 pipelined Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,506 Country: Thanks: 294 Thanked 223 Times in 99 Posts	I have quite a few pics of my Caspian Blue at http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/sho....php/cat/14026 The thing with Caspian Blue is it's one of those colour shifting hues - it bright sunlight it can be very much like Capri Blue, while on a cloudy day, or at night, it presents a much different, more greenish tone. __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Fire Opal/Alpaca Premium+Media R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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03-19-2008	#5 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 546 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	FishtailinZ is right about Caspian Blue it looks quite different in the sun than it looks in the shade or at night. Personally, I really like the pictures that I've seen of the SLK in green.

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Henryhank SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2005 Capri Blue Sport Pkg Other Toys: 2002 BMW M5, 1981 Delorean DMC-12 (FOR SALE!) Posts: 76 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Looks like Caspian Blue is the blue I'm looking for. Thanks. I'm just trying to decide if I want another rich blue color car (to match the M5 LeMans Blue), or a different color like Firemist Red or Green. Hmmm. decisions, decisions.

03-19-2008	#7 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a 2008 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since july 2008 Posts: 595 Country: Thanks: 142 Thanked 71 Times in 46 Posts	hi there, i prefer the caspian blue over any green hues, the designo graphitgrün metallic 041 being perhaps the only exception, which however, despite the name, is a full grey color showing some greenish tones under certain lighting and angles. of the latest green range the prehnite 430 looks cute, but still not for me, and the dark periclase 300 looks closer to the standard british racing green, which i think shows best on british preferably small cars like mgs and mini coopers - no offence to any green slk drivers out there, i honestly believe the slk is gorgeous in any color. good luck in choosing... best ir-ops

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MDLSLK55 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA & Overland Park, KS (Work) Vehicle: '08 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: '07 Infiniti G35x Posts: 214 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I was in the same boat as you, confused between what was Capri and Caspian when I was first looking to order the car. Capri Blue is somewhat darker and has a purple hue under some light. Caspian Blue looks like midnight blue under direct sun, black in the shade/low light, purplish in some lights and greenish in other lights. It also has an amazing metallic sparkle under some light. Here are some shots of my Caspian Blue: Sun: Garage at dealer: Parking lot at night: Different parking lot (yellowish light): As you can see, it's different all the time!

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Henryhank SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2005 Capri Blue Sport Pkg Other Toys: 2002 BMW M5, 1981 Delorean DMC-12 (FOR SALE!) Posts: 76 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Ok, thanks for the help.

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ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a 2008 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since july 2008 Posts: 595 Country: Thanks: 142 Thanked 71 Times in 46 Posts	...correct should be benitoit-blau, pronounced benituά... ir-ops

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