Luxury carmaker Bentley used Monterey Car Week to unveil its most complex factory paintwork to date, a hand-blended gradient finish called “Ombre by Mulliner” that fades from one color to another across the entire car, Motorious reports.

The new finish appeared on a Continental GT Speed commissioned to showcase the technique. That one-off transitions from Topaz at the nose to Windsor Blue at the tail, while a Topaz-and-Beluga interior echoes the two-tone theme.

According to the company, artisans first apply contrasting base colors at the front and rear, then build the fade in carefully controlled passes, a sequence that takes seasoned technicians about 56 hours to complete before final clearcoat and polishing.

The finish is available to order now through Bentley’s global retailer network in three factory-curated color pairings, with additional combinations possible through bespoke commissioning. Pricing was not disclosed; Mulliner options typically vary based on specification and complexity.

Recent investment in Crewe’s paint shops has expanded the palette to more than 80 standard hues and dozens of extended and Mulliner shades, along with special finishes such as Satin and Duotone. Bentley’s Ombre arrives with factory quality controls and a warranty, a point likely to appeal to buyers who want dramatic finishes without sacrificing long-term durability