It's not just passenger cars. Yellow is also the most "valuable" hue for SUV resale, and among the top three colors for convertibles.
The No. 1 hue for pickup resale value, beige is the worst for SUVs.
Orange is another bold shade that retains its resale value well for passenger cars and SUVs.
It's not easy being green … unless we're talking SUVs and pickups. In both cases, green vehicles enjoyed moderately better-than-average resale values .
Looking for a middle-of-the-road color that won't affect resale value too much? Choose a gray car, truck, or SUV.
The one subcategory for which the paint doesn't have a seriously negative impact: pickup trucks.