Bentley’s Ombré by Mulliner Collection Turns Paint Into Art

Bentley has never been short on craftsmanship, especially through its Mulliner division. But the new Ombré by Mulliner collection might be the most visually captivating showcase of color in the brand’s history. Delivered to Bentley Rancho Mirage, this trio – a Continental GT Speed, GTC Speed, and Flying Spur – features a paint process so intricate it takes two technicians nearly 60 hours to complete. Each car wears a two-tone fade that transitions seamlessly from one shade to another, creating a mirror-like gradient that shifts with the light. Inside, the same artistry continues through carefully matched interiors that echo each exterior hue.

A California-Inspired Canvas

Each colorway was chosen to capture a piece of California’s landscape. The Continental GTC Speed fades from Sunburst Gold into Orange Flame, inspired by Monument Valley and the Painted Desert. The Continental GT Speed transitions from Topaz into Windsor Blue, reflecting the Pacific’s deep coastal blues near Monterey – a shade first revealed on a Continental GT coupe at Monterey Car Week.

Finally, the Flying Spur Speed blends Tungsten into Onyx, a nod to the night skies over Southern California; the first four-door Ombré Flying Spur was later shown in the U.K. at the Southampton International Boat Show.

Applied entirely by hand at the Bentley Dream Factory in Crewe, the Ombré process requires two specialists to spray, layer and blend each tone in perfect symmetry across doors, sills and roof.

Ombré Inside and Out

The color-splitting theme continues inside with coordinated hides and accents that mirror the exterior fade. Mulliner’s lavish interiors bring matched leathers – from Sunburst Gold to Orange Flame in the GTC, Topaz to Ocean/Windsor Blue in the GT, and Porpoise to Anthracite/Tungsten in the Flying Spur – with accent piping and stitching in Dragon Fly, Tangerine, or Stratos. Satin Beluga veneers, bespoke wheel finishes, and Mulliner trim carry the theme through the cabin. The GTC marks the first time Bentley has ever applied this fade technique to a convertible, setting a new benchmark for bespoke paintwork. This is the kind of innovation that shows how future Bentleys – including the brand’s upcoming electric SUV – may stand apart through artistry rather than just engine and trim levels.

A Showcase of Mulliner’s Mastery

According to Jason Cammisa, Managing Director of Bentley Rancho Mirage – yes, that Jason Cammisa from Hagerty – the goal was to show Bentley buyers something they hadn’t seen before. “Our ambition was to pioneer this innovative paint process in collaboration with Mulliner,” he said, calling the result “creatively distinctive” and “inspiring for customers exploring Bentley’s bespoke potential.”

With the process now available globally through Bentley’s retailer network, costing roughly $68,000 per car, it’s about six times more expensive than Porsche’s Paint to Sample option. That said, the level of customization Mulliner brings with this ombré treatment is beyond comparison.