Approximate on-screen swatch (#3D5D86) — not a paint formula.
BMW · Blue · matte
BMW Frozen Portimao Blue
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic is a matte blue BMW paint offered through BMW Individual, recorded under paint code X1E. Its approximate on-screen hex is #3D5D86 — a screen match, not a paint formula. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic, check that car's build sheet by VIN.
| Official name | Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic |
|---|---|
| Also searched as | BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue, Frozen Portimão Blue, matte Portimao Blue, BMW X1E |
| Color family | Blue |
| Finish | matte |
| Paint code | X1E (BMW paint code (supplier reference))[1] |
| Program | Special order (BMW Individual) |
| Approximate hex | #3D5D86· RGB 61, 93, 134 · on-screen approximation |
Where Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic has been offered
- •BMW Individual finish for BMW M cars and M Sport models from the spring 2022 update[2]
- •The 2022 BMW Open winner's car, a BMW i4 M50, was in Frozen Portimao Blue metallic[3]
- •Added for the 3 Series Sedan, 2 Series Coupé and M2 from July 2023[4]
- •Offered on the 5 Series Sedan and Touring from November 2024 and on the X1 from 2025[5]
About Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic
Frozen Portimao Blue is the matte BMW Individual version of Portimao Blue, a medium blue metallic. The 'Frozen' treatment gives it a satin, low-gloss surface that looks steel-blue and shows body lines clearly. BMW offers it on M models and many M Sport-equipped models, from the M2 and i4 to the 5 Series and X1.
How common is Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic on new BMWs?
Share of current US new-car listings painted Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic, from CarWhere's live inventory data (latest model year per model).
| Model | Listings in Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW M2 Coupe | 5 of 310 | 1.6% |
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic hex code
The closest on-screen match we use for Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic is #3D5D86 (RGB 61, 93, 134). Treat it as an approximation for design work: matte paint shifts with light and viewing angle, and no hex value can reproduce it. For paint, use the factory code (X1E) recorded for the specific car.
Was this BMW built in Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic?
Check a specific BMW's factory paint and options by VIN. The build sheet shows the exterior color and interior trim recorded for that car, plus installed options and packages when the build data includes them. The availability check is free — $9.99 only if we find build data for that exact VIN. No subscription.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the paint code for BMW Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic?
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic is documented under BMW paint code X1E. Codes can differ by model year and supplier, so for touch-up paint match the code recorded for your exact car — it appears on the car's build documentation and in its VIN build data.
What is the Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic hex code?
#3D5D86 (RGB 61, 93, 134) is CarWhere's approximate on-screen match for Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic. It is a screen approximation, not a paint formula — real matte paint changes with light, and a body shop mixes from the factory code, not a hex value.
Which BMW models were offered in Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic?
BMW Individual finish for BMW M cars and M Sport models from the spring 2022 update. The 2022 BMW Open winner's car, a BMW i4 M50, was in Frozen Portimao Blue metallic. Added for the 3 Series Sedan, 2 Series Coupé and M2 from July 2023. Offered on the 5 Series Sedan and Touring from November 2024 and on the X1 from 2025. Availability varies by market and model year; the build sheet for a specific VIN shows the color that car was actually built in.
Is Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic a standard or special-order BMW color?
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic is documented as a special-order color through BMW Individual, outside the standard paint list on most models.
How can I check if a BMW was originally painted Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic?
Run its 17-character VIN through the BMW build sheet. The availability check is free; if build data exists for that exact VIN, the $9.99 report shows the exterior color and interior trim recorded for the car, plus installed options and packages when the build data includes them.
Sources
Primary sources are the manufacturer's own media and configurator pages; secondary sources are automotive media and paint references.
- Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic (X1E) — PaintScratch (touch-up paint supplier) (secondary source)
- BMW model update measures as of spring 2022 — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
- Holger Rune wins the BMW Open and a BMW i4 M50 (May 2022) — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
- BMW model update measures for summer 2023 — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
- BMW model update measures for autumn 2024 — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
- BMW model updates, summer 2025 — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
- Portimao Blue Metallic (C31) — PaintScratch (touch-up paint supplier) (secondary source)
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