What is the color of Gatsby's Rolls-Royce?

Gatsby’s Rolls-Royce is cream-colored.

Nick Carraway describes Gatsby’s magnificent car as a “rich cream color,” with bright nickel fittings and an unusually long, elaborate body. Its size and brilliance make it one of the clearest symbols of Gatsby’s extravagant wealth. Like the mansion and the parties, the car is designed to attract attention and suggest that its owner belongs to a world of luxury.

The Rolls-Royce also drives the novel’s tragedy. Gatsby and Daisy use it while returning from New York, and Daisy is driving when the car strikes Myrtle Wilson. Gatsby later plans to take responsibility for the accident, even though he was not behind the wheel.

Readers often remember the vehicle as yellow because Myrtle runs toward it believing Tom is driving, and adaptations frequently emphasize a yellow car. The novel’s direct description, however, identifies Gatsby’s Rolls-Royce as cream-colored. The color helps distinguish the book’s wording from visual interpretations in films, artwork, and stage productions.