Land Rover is giving the Defender range a more geographic sense of colour with six new Atlas paint options.
The additions draw from places in Kenya, Italy, Ireland, England and Australia, bringing a more distinctive palette to the Defender 90, 110 and 130, as well as select Defender Octa models.
At a glance
- Land Rover has added six Atlas paint colours to the Defender range.
- Mara Red, Pantelleria Blue and Galway Green are reserved for the Defender Octa in the US.
- The colours are available on selected Defender 90, 110 and 130 models, with roof options varying by market and trim.
Atlas colours with a sense of place
The six-colour Atlas selection gives the Defender a broader spread of character without changing the SUV’s familiar visual formula.
Each colour is named after a location, with references spanning the Maasai lands of Kenya, Sicily’s volcanic Pantelleria island, an Irish county, England’s Lake District and Australia’s Blue Mountains.
For a vehicle that trades heavily on landscape and capability, the naming feels more considered than a simple seasonal paint refresh.
Historic Defender shades return in new form
Two of the Atlas colours revisit earlier Defender tones.
Mara Red is described as a fresh take on the original Masai Red, with inspiration drawn from Kenya’s Maasai lands.
Pantelleria Blue reinterprets the earlier Pageant Blue and takes its name from the volcanic island off Sicily.
In the US, Mara Red and Pantelleria Blue are reserved for the Defender Octa, alongside Galway Green, a shade inspired by an Irish county.
Buckingham Blue also returns to the palette after previously being offered on the Defender between 2006 and 2013.
New shades broaden the Defender palette
The two completely new additions are Aira Green and Jenolan Gold.
Aira Green takes its name from a waterfall in England’s Lake District, while Jenolan Gold is inspired by the limestone caves beneath Australia’s Blue Mountains.
Together, they add a softer, more landscape-led dimension to the Defender’s colour range, particularly for buyers who want something beyond the usual monochrome or military-adjacent tones.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Land Rover |
|---|---|
| Model | Defender |
| Body styles referenced | Defender 90, Defender 110, Defender 130 |
| New Atlas colours | Mara Red, Pantelleria Blue, Galway Green, Buckingham Blue, Aira Green, Jenolan Gold |
| US Defender Octa colours | Mara Red, Pantelleria Blue, Galway Green |
| Roof pairing | Black contrast roof on selected models |
| Additional roof option | White roof on select variants, depending on market and trim |
| Availability | Selected Land Rover Defender 90, 110 and 130 models |
The Defender has always worn colour well because its shape is so direct, and this Atlas update leans into that strength rather than trying to reinvent it.
For buyers who want their Defender to feel a little more individual from the factory, these six shades give the range a more nuanced visual identity, with the Octa receiving some of the most distinctive options in the US.
