There are a couple different red mists. One is red faded to a lighter red and the other is a red faded to a darker red. As far as a color catalog it might be better if we have an actual weber to show. This way if something unusual comes along we will know if it doesn't match up. We need a place where we can just put a picture and a name.
Dark Red Mist
I've seen (and own one identical to) the red mist/fade pictured here. I haven't seen a red that fades to a lighter red. I'd love to see pics of one. It seems that the Cadmium Reds (redhead) varied in hues over the years. Even the Ranger had a slightly brighter red-almost orange like. There are some other colors to list,
Cadmium Red (Monotone Standard redhead): 1950s-1999
Two Tone Red (Mist or Fade): 1980s-1999... Correct me if anyone has seen a pre 80s example of one.
Black with white speckles: 1950s Many of the first Smokey Joes sported this finish.
Crackle/Crazed/Marble Black: 1950s (see 1956 custom)
Crackle/Crazed/Marble Green: 1950s (saw a pic of an old 18 on another site in this color with an old laminated work table. Looked like the finish you'd see on a bowling ball.
Chestnut Coppertone: 1950s-circa 1968. Originated in the 'Chicago Vent' era?
Monotone Brown: 1969 Custom. I have also seen a 1991 Cocolate kettle without the "Mist"
Pea Green: 1960s and early 1970s Smokey Joes (Like what Duke and I want) I also want a red one!
Dark Chocolate brown: 1960s and Early 1970s Smokey Joes. (Like Jeff's)
Mustard/Harvest Gold: Seen on a gasser kettle in the 1974 Weber ad with the late Paul Picerni. Second set of eyes please help me on that one.
Westerner Fade: 1958-1960s Westerner 26.75. Don't know what to call that color other than cool! Looks like a biscuit browning in the oven.
Craig