I just purchased body side molding for my new 2017 GT with the appropriate color code (25D). Unfortunately, it was a brighter white and did not match. I noticed that Mazda has kept this color code across several different white models but calling them different names. My invoice at the top has "Snow flake white pearl mc" printed, then at the bottom it shows the $200 upcharge with the name "Crystal white pearl". Each website selling body side molding for this car has the code 25D but a different name listed.
Is there anyone who has successfully matched body side molding for this color?
I just hate dings on my doors.

 

Don't know about the color code issue, but do you really expect side moldings to prevent door dings? All you need is one inconsiderate person with an oddly contoured door and all your effforts are for naught. Only way to prevent this kind of thing is to take extra caution how and where you park. PITA, but it can be done and it pays off in pride of ownership and at resale time.

 

Sadly, you are right on!