Solar octane and inferno differences, anyone?

They look so similar to me. Does anyone have any insight or first hand account of differences if any? A guy at the dealer (I know, the most trustworthy source) said it was the same color just renamed like the white.

 

The paint codes are different, for what that's worth. 4W5 and 4X0

 

I remember reading somewhere that Solar Octane had or had more metallic in the paint

 

I saw the solar octane in person on a tundra in July. There is ton of metallic “sparkle” to it. My opinion was in the sun it looks a bright Orange like the general Lee from the dukes of Hazzard but with metallic. If it was cloudy out it look more red similar to inferno.

 

I picked up my solar octane last week. It has quite a bit of metallic in it. In my opinion it is a red-orange. See https://www.colorhexa.com/ff5349.

 

She's beautiful!

 

Octane = eh.
Solar = eh.
Eh x Color = Boring

Just not my bag. I just feel like Toyota used the last color on the color wheel for this gen and came up with this.

Just so all of you know how colors are selected... it has ZERO to do with consumer feedback. This happens within 5 year feedback scales.

visme.co/blog/pantone-color-of-the-year

The Pantone Color Institute studies color trends throughout the year in order to decide on the next Pantone Color of the Year. They take into consideration all aspects of society: fashion, marketing, social media and even politics.

 

I like the color but as a dude that plans to keep my 4R 20 plus years I feel like some of those colors while popular now will look outdated at some point.

I feel like it will be similar to having the wood grain paneling in your basement now that went in the 1970s

But that’s just my opinion and keeping a vehicle a very very long time

 

That's why manufacturers make different colors. Life would be pretty boring if everyone drove the same vehicle in the same color.

 

I really like it, but I wish some of that colour made its way into the cabin … like with Jeeps.

 

Actually in 20 year it will be opposite. Look at bring a trailer auction site. Cars like FJ's, s2000's, mr2's etc all get more $$$ and in some cases significantly more because of a unique color.

Car Resale Value: What's the Best + WORST Color Choice? (prettysweet.com)

Orange is number 1 and green number 2 Best resale

 

That is super interesting. Thanks for sharing. Keeping a vehicle 20 years plus I just thought styles would change etal. After 20 years I won’t be worried about residual so much. But yeah very valid point for many

 

I maybe have seen 1 SO in Denver, here's my OG inferno

 

Dude, have you saw the neon green ???? Now thats grasping at straws for a color ! My local has 4 setting on the lot front row, UGLY as f*c*

 

From my Solar Octane up close.

 

The colors aren’t so bad. It’s the goofy names. They sound like names of cocktails.

 

I'm not a fan of inferno, but I like solar, so there must be a difference haha!

I think inferno is more orange, less metallic.

 

I went to Stevinson Toyota West today to pick up some new center caps. I did a comparison for everyone!

 

I like Inferno! These new toyota colors are mehh...

 

I really like both. The inferno looks more like a burnt orange. Solar octane color shifts more depending on lighting. The magenta Pearl gives it a more pink/reddish look.

 

I just hope I’m still allowed to drive in 20 years…lol. (I’ll be 76)

 

I hear you. We have to appreciate each day.

As my Uncle Joe used to say if you want to be doing something in life do it now. I wish it did not take so long for that advice to resonate with me.

 

Two very different colors. Most of us know more than the dealership does lol.

 

Wish it was the weekend to join you in person to witness the difference. Just under 40min drive for me..



EDIT - (Just realized you posted on Saturday. I missed the opportunity)

 

I like whichever one is in front (left).

 

hahaha were probably neighbors! I live over by Eaglecrest High. I take parker to hampden. That way I can drive 65 mph at some point

Thats SO - it's a nice color, but kinda 80s neon to me. I wonder about next year and if it’s available on other trims. Thats one thing the inferno OG color has - never been on other trims or years!

 

I think we are. I'm going to keep my eye on the Inferno at the Walmart on Picadilly. I will be waiting for you until you come.
I'm on Hampden.

 

I was an 80's kid.

It's hard to judge from a picture. But, I just like how bright it is, even though I might not want it for myself.

 

Yooo I’ll be there!! I got to that Walmart every other Saturday. I park at the end of the building so no one can ding the inferno!!

 

Best decade ever!!! Man feeling 40 years old sucks though