Land Rover has increased the personalisation options for its popular Defender SUV with six new exterior paint shades under Atlas colour collection. Announced on 10 November 2026, the new palette includes refreshed versions of classic Defender colours (returning heritage shades), two completely new finishes, and some heritage shades.
The 2027 Land Rover Defender Atlas collection includes Mara Red, Pantelleria Blue, Galway Green, Buckingham Blue, Aira Green and Jenolan Gold. Colours are inspired by landscapes and iconic destinations in Kenya, Italy, Ireland, England and Australia.
2027 Land Rover Defender: Six New Atlas Colours
The six shades have been divided into three categories (heritage, new design influences), and the brand’s heritage meets new design influences.
Mara Red: Kenya’s Maasai Mara region is where this shade (a modern take on the older Masai Red finish) gets its name from. It adds a punch of red to the Defender’s rugged look.
Pantelleria Blue: Named after the Italian island of Pantelleria, this colour re-imagines the Pageant Blue shade. It’s inspired by the Mediterranean Sea and volcanic landscape of the island.
Galway Green: This heritage colour is back in the Defender range. It’s inspired by the mountains, valleys and lakes of County Galway in Ireland.
Buckingham Blue: Buckingham Blue was on Defender models between 2006 and 2013 but is now part of the new Atlas collection.
Aira Green: One of the two entirely new shades, Aira Green is inspired by moss-covered surroundings at Aira Force Waterfall in England’s Lake District.
Jenolan Gold: Inspired by the golden limestone of Australia’s famous Jenolan Caves, this new metallic-looking shade is another option in the SUV exterior palette.
New Paint Technology and Personalisation Options
The Atlas collection is the first Defender paint range to be developed using the new Universal Paint Line at JLR’s manufacturing site in Nitra, Slovakia.
The facility uses seven-axis robotic systems and automated spray technology to increase coverage, consistency and finish quality. The manufacturer says the paint finishes are durability tested (grit blasting resistance four times the industry average).
All Atlas colours come standard with a black contrast roof, while a white contrast roof is optional on eligible models. Buyers can also choose Gloss or Matte Protective Films for exterior protection — these films have self-healing properties (UV light helps reduce the appearance of minor scratches) and use UV light to help minimise the appearance of scratches.
Which Defender Models Get the New Colours?
The Atlas collection is available on certain Defender 90, Defender 110 and Defender 130 models (some X, Vertex and OCTA models), but not all variants. Defenders S, Hard Top S, 130 Outbound, Trophy Edition and OCTA Black are excluded from the colour range.
Aira Green and Jenolan Gold are not yet for sale and their final specs may change before launch.
The new Atlas collection adds Namib Orange, Tasman Blue, Woolstone Green and Carpathian Grey to the Defender’s existing colour options. Pricing and availability may vary by market.
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