Porsche Colors
By CarWhere Research · Updated
This guide documents 118 Porsche exterior colors by name, from the 356 era to today, 52 of them available for the 2025–2026 model years, each with paint codes, finish and years by model. Porsche's Paint to Sample program listed more than 160 extra colors in 2021. A VIN build sheet confirms which color a specific car wore from the factory.
White Porsche Colors
3 colors
Grey & Silver Porsche Colors
20 colors
Black Porsche Colors
3 colors
Blue Porsche Colors
33 colors
Light Blue Porsche Colors
7 colors
Green Porsche Colors
16 colors
Red Porsche Colors
12 colors
Yellow & Orange Porsche Colors
13 colors
Purple Porsche Colors
6 colors
Brown Porsche Colors
12 colors
Porsche colors for 2025–2026
Colors listed in Porsche's current configurator or latest press kits, by model line. Standard, special and Paint to Sample status varies by model.
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Model lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Green | 2M8 | Solid | 911, Panamera and Taycan |
| Agate Grey Metallic | M7S | Metallic | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Panamera, Macan and Cayenne |
| Albert Blue | L18 | Solid | 911 and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| Algarve Blue Metallic | J5L | Metallic | Cayenne |
| Arctic Grey | M7K | Solid | Cayenne, 718 Boxster & Cayman and 911 |
| Aventurine Green Metallic | M6T, 39S | Metallic | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Panamera, Macan and Cayenne |
| Black | 700, 041, 741 | Solid | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan |
| Brewster Green | 22B | Solid | 911, Macan, Panamera and Taycan |
| Carmine Red | M3C, 0L, 80F | Solid | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan |
| Carrara White Metallic | B9A, S9R | Metallic | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, Macan and Taycan |
| Cashmere Beige Metallic | L1X, L502 | Metallic | Cayenne |
| Chalk | M9A | Solid | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, Macan and Taycan |
| Cherry Metallic | M3R | Metallic | 911, Taycan, Panamera and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| Copper Ruby Metallic | — | Metallic | Panamera |
| Crayon | M9A | Solid | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan |
| Dolomite Silver Metallic | M7P | Metallic | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan |
| Fashion Grey | 7MG | Solid | |
| Frozen Berry Metallic | M4T | Metallic | Taycan, 718 Boxster & Cayman and 911 |
| Frozen Blue Metallic | K5J | Metallic | Taycan and Macan |
| Gentian Blue Metallic | M5D, 1A / N8 | Metallic | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Taycan, Macan and Panamera |
| GT Silver Metallic | M7Z | Metallic | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Panamera |
| Guards Red | 027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1 | Solid | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Cayenne |
| Gulf Blue | 328, 6603 / 6703 | Solid | 911, Taycan, Macan and Panamera |
| Ice Grey Metallic | M7N | Metallic | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Taycan and Macan |
| Jet Black Metallic | C9X | Metallic | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan |
| Lizard Green | M6B | Solid | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Macan |
| Lugano Blue | Q5G | Solid | 911, Panamera and Macan |
| Macadamia Metallic | M8W | Metallic | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan |
| Maritime Blue | 38B, M5A | Solid | 911 |
| Meissen Blue | 5703 | Solid | Taycan and 911 |
| Mint Green | 20A | Solid | 911 and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| Montego Blue Metallic | G5D | Metallic | Cayenne and Panamera |
| Moonlight Blue Metallic | C5M, C7 | Metallic | Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan |
| Mystic Green Metallic | — | Metallic | Cayenne |
| Napali Blue Metallic | — | Metallic | Cayenne |
| Neptune Blue | R5E, R7 | Solid | Taycan |
| Oak Green Metallic | 265, 22L, M6E | Metallic | 911, Macan, Panamera, Taycan and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| Olive Neo | M6D | Special finish | 911 and Macan |
| Pale Blue Metallic | R5H | Metallic | Taycan |
| Provence | M4C | Solid | Macan, Taycan, Panamera and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| Purple Sky Metallic | M4D | Metallic | Taycan |
| Quartzite Grey Metallic | M7Q | Metallic | Cayenne |
| Racing Yellow | 1S1, P3 | Solid | 911 and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| Riviera Blue | 39E / 3AG | Solid | 911 and Taycan |
| Ruby Star Neo | M4B | Special finish | 911 and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| Shade Green Metallic | — | Metallic | 911 |
| Shark Blue | D5C, D7 | Solid | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Cayenne |
| Signal Yellow | 114 | Solid | 911, Taycan and Macan |
| Slate Grey Neo | — | Special finish | 911 |
| Vanadium Grey Metallic | M7B | Metallic | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Panamera |
| Volcano Grey Metallic | M7R | Metallic | Panamera, Macan, Taycan and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| White | C9A | Solid | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan |
Porsche colors by family
Grey & Silver Porsche Colors (20)
Blue Porsche Colors (33)
Green Porsche Colors (16)
Red Porsche Colors (12)
Porsche colors by era
992-era (2019 on)
Colors offered with the 992 911 and the cars sold alongside it (718, Taycan, current Cayenne, Macan, Panamera).
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Green | 2M8 | Solid | 911 (991) 2013; Panamera (G3) 2026; Taycan 2026 |
| Agate Grey Metallic | M7S | Metallic | 911 (991/992) 2012–2023; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2012–2023; Panamera 2012–2023 +4 more |
| Amethyst Metallic | 38A, M4Z, LY4A | Metallic | 924 1980; 911 (964) and other models 1992–1993; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2022 +4 more |
| Arctic Grey | M7K | Solid | Cayenne Turbo GT (E3 Coupé) 2022–; 718 Cayman GT4 RS 2022–2025; 911 (992) 2022– +2 more |
| Aventurine Green Metallic | M6T, 39S | Metallic | 718 Boxster 2023–2025; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2023–2025; 718 Cayman 2023–2025 +6 more |
| Black | 700, 041, 741 | Solid | Porsche range (911 / 924 / 928 / 944) 1978–1995; 911 (all water-cooled generations) 1999–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 1997– +4 more |
| Brewster Green | 22B | Solid | 911 (992) 2026; Macan 2026; Panamera (G3) 2026 +4 more |
| Carmine Red | M3C, 0L, 80F | Solid | Panamera 2012–; Cayenne 2013–; Boxster / Cayman (981, 718) 2014– +4 more |
| Carrara White Metallic | B9A, S9R | Metallic | 911 (996/997/991) 2003–2012; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2012; Panamera 2010– +5 more |
| Cashmere Beige Metallic | L1X, L502 | Metallic | 911 SC / 924 / 928 (all models) 1978–1980; Cayenne (E3) 2020–2025 |
| Chalk | M9A | Solid | 911 (991/992) 2018–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2022; Panamera (G2) 2017–2022 +3 more |
| Cherry Metallic | M3R | Metallic | 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) 2021; 911 (992) 2020–; Taycan 2021– +2 more |
| Coffee Beige Metallic | M8Q | Metallic | Taycan 2020–2024 |
| Crayon | M9A | Solid | 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) 2021; Macan T 2023–2024; 911 (992) 2022– +4 more |
| Dolomite Silver Metallic | M7P | Metallic | 911 (992) 2019–; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2019–2025; Cayenne (E3) 2019– +3 more |
| Frozen Berry Metallic | M4T | Metallic | Taycan 2020–2025; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2022–2025; 911 (992) 2025 |
| Gentian Blue Metallic | M5D, 1A / N8 | Metallic | 911 (992) 2020–; 911 Sport Classic (992) 2023; 911 Dakar (992) 2023–2024 +5 more |
| GT Silver Metallic | M7Z | Metallic | Carrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more |
| Guards Red | 027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1 | Solid | 911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more |
| Gulf Blue | 328, 6603 / 6703 | Solid | 911 (early and G-Series) 1966–1974; 911 (992) 2021–; Taycan / Macan / Panamera 2026 |
| Ice Grey Metallic | M7N | Metallic | 911 (992) 2022–; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2022–2025; Taycan 2022– +1 more |
| Irish Green | 6406, 6806 / 6606, 213, 60E | Solid | All models (that year's range) 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967; All models (that year's range) 1967, 1970; All models (that year's range) 1968–1969 +3 more |
| Jet Black Metallic | C9X | Metallic | Cayenne 2012–; 911 (991/992) 2014–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2014– +3 more |
| Lava Orange | M2A, H2 | Solid | 911 GT3 RS (991) 2016; 911 (991) 2014–2019; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2020 +2 more |
| Lizard Green | M6B | Solid | 718 Cayman 2020, 2021, 2025; 718 Spyder 2020–2021; 911 (992) 2020, 2025 +2 more |
| Lugano Blue | Q5G | Solid | 911 (992.2) 2025–; Panamera (G3) 2024–; Macan Electric 2026– |
| Mahogany Metallic | M8Y, LB8Z | Metallic | 944 1985; All models (1986 range) 1986; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2021 +5 more |
| Mamba Green Metallic | M6S | Metallic | Macan (95B) 2019–2021; Panamera (971) 2020–2021; Taycan 2020–2021 +3 more |
| Maritime Blue | 38B, M5A | Solid | 911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021– |
| Mexico Blue | 336 | Solid | 911 (G-Series) 1974–1975 |
| Miami Blue | M5C, J5 / J4 | Solid | 911 (991.2) 2017–2019; 911 Speedster (991.2) 2019; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2017–2021 +1 more |
| Mint Green | 20A | Solid | 911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1981–1982; 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 2021; 911 (992) Turbo S China 20th Anniversary Edition 2021 |
| Moonlight Blue Metallic | C5M, C7 | Metallic | Cayenne (958/E3) 2014–; Panamera (971) 2023–; Taycan 2022– |
| Night Blue Metallic | M5F, N5 | Metallic | 911 (991.2/992) 2017–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2017–2021; Macan (95B) 2017–2022 +1 more |
| Oak Green Metallic | 265, 22L, M6E | Metallic | 911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1980; All models (that year's range) 1991–1993; Macan (95B) 2023–2024 +6 more |
| Olive Neo | M6D | Special finish | Macan (95B) 2024; 911 (992.2) Spirit 70 2025–2026 |
| Oslo Blue | 6203, Z77 | Solid | 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973; 911 (992) 2021–2022 |
| Provence | M4C | Solid | Macan (electric) 2025–; Taycan 2023–2025; Panamera (G3) 2024–2025 +1 more |
| Purple Sky Metallic | M4D | Metallic | Taycan Turbo GT 2025–; Taycan 2024–2025 |
| Python Green | — | Solid | 911 (992) Carrera T 2023; 911 (992) GT3 RS Carrera RS Tribute Edition 2023 |
| Quartzite Grey Metallic | M7Q | Metallic | Cayenne (E3) 2019– |
| Racing Yellow | 1S1, P3 | Solid | 911 (991) 2012–2019; Boxster / Cayman (981, 718) 2012–; 911 GT3 RS (991.2) 2019 +2 more |
| Riviera Blue | 39E / 3AG | Solid | 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 GT2 (993) 1996; Taycan 2022– +1 more |
| Ruby Star Neo | M4B | Special finish | 911 Carrera T (992) 2023–2024; 911 (992) 2022–; 718 Cayman / Boxster Style Edition 2023 +2 more |
| Shade Green Metallic | — | Metallic | 911 (992) Dakar 2023; 911 (992.2) Carrera / Carrera GTS 2025–; 911 (992.2) Carrera T 2025– |
| Shark Blue | D5C, D7 | Solid | 911 (992) 2021–; 718 Spyder RS (982) 2024; 718 Cayman GT4 / Boxster (982) 2022–2025 +1 more |
| Shore Blue Metallic | R5G | Metallic | 911 S/T (992) 2024 |
| Signal Green | 22S | Solid | All models (that year's range) 1991–1992; 911 (992) 30 Years Porsche Thailand Edition 2023 |
| Slate Grey Neo | — | Special finish | 911 (992.2) 2025– |
| Sport Grey Metallic | — | Metallic | 911 Sport Classic (992) 2023 |
| Vanadium Grey Metallic | M7B | Metallic | 911 (992.2) 2025–; 718 Spyder RS 2024–2025; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2025 +1 more |
| Volcano Grey Metallic | M7R | Metallic | Panamera (G2/G3) 2017–; Macan 2017–; Taycan 2020– +1 more |
| White | C9A | Solid | Cayenne 2012–; 911 (991/992) 2014–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2014– +5 more |
991-era (2012–2019)
Colors of the 991 911 generation and its contemporaries.
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Green | 2M8 | Solid | 911 (991) 2013; Panamera (G3) 2026; Taycan 2026 |
| Agate Grey Metallic | M7S | Metallic | 911 (991/992) 2012–2023; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2012–2023; Panamera 2012–2023 +4 more |
| Amethyst Metallic | 38A, M4Z, LY4A | Metallic | 924 1980; 911 (964) and other models 1992–1993; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2022 +4 more |
| Anthracite Brown Metallic | M8S | Metallic | 911 (991) 2012–2016; Boxster (981) 2012–2016; Cayman (981) 2013–2016 |
| Aqua Blue Metallic | M5R, 32B | Metallic | 911 (997.2/991) 2009–2016; Boxster / Cayman (987.2/981) 2009–2013; Panamera (970) 2010–2012 |
| Basalt Black Metallic | C9Z | Metallic | 911 (996/997/991) 2003–2014; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2015; Carrera GT 2005 +2 more |
| Black | 700, 041, 741 | Solid | Porsche range (911 / 924 / 928 / 944) 1978–1995; 911 (all water-cooled generations) 1999–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 1997– +4 more |
| Brewster Green | 22B | Solid | 911 (992) 2026; Macan 2026; Panamera (G3) 2026 +4 more |
| Burgundy Red Metallic | M3S | Metallic | Panamera (971) 2017–2019 |
| Carmine Red | M3C, 0L, 80F | Solid | Panamera 2012–; Cayenne 2013–; Boxster / Cayman (981, 718) 2014– +4 more |
| Carrara White Metallic | B9A, S9R | Metallic | 911 (996/997/991) 2003–2012; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2012; Panamera 2010– +5 more |
| Chalk | M9A | Solid | 911 (991/992) 2018–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2022; Panamera (G2) 2017–2022 +3 more |
| Dark Blue Metallic | M5X, N4 | Metallic | 911 (997.2/991) 2011–2016; Boxster / Cayman (981) 2011–2016; Cayenne (958) 2011–2014 +2 more |
| Graphite Blue Metallic | M5G, A7 | Metallic | 911 (991.2) 2016–2019 |
| GT Silver Metallic | M7Z | Metallic | Carrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more |
| Guards Red | 027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1 | Solid | 911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more |
| Irish Green | 6406, 6806 / 6606, 213, 60E | Solid | All models (that year's range) 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967; All models (that year's range) 1967, 1970; All models (that year's range) 1968–1969 +3 more |
| Jet Black Metallic | C9X | Metallic | Cayenne 2012–; 911 (991/992) 2014–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2014– +3 more |
| Lava Orange | M2A, H2 | Solid | 911 GT3 RS (991) 2016; 911 (991) 2014–2019; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2020 +2 more |
| Lizard Green | M6B | Solid | 718 Cayman 2020, 2021, 2025; 718 Spyder 2020–2021; 911 (992) 2020, 2025 +2 more |
| Mahogany Metallic | M8Y, LB8Z | Metallic | 944 1985; All models (1986 range) 1986; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2021 +5 more |
| Maritime Blue | 38B, M5A | Solid | 911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021– |
| Meteor Grey Metallic | M7W, LY7Z, 961 | Metallic | 924 1981–1982; 911 (G-model) / 928S 1985; 911 (997) 2007–2012 +2 more |
| Miami Blue | M5C, J5 / J4 | Solid | 911 (991.2) 2017–2019; 911 Speedster (991.2) 2019; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2017–2021 +1 more |
| Moonlight Blue Metallic | C5M, C7 | Metallic | Cayenne (958/E3) 2014–; Panamera (971) 2023–; Taycan 2022– |
| Night Blue Metallic | M5F, N5 | Metallic | 911 (991.2/992) 2017–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2017–2021; Macan (95B) 2017–2022 +1 more |
| Platinum Silver Metallic | M7T | Metallic | Panamera (970) 2010–2012; 911 (997) 2011–2012; Boxster (987) 2011–2012 +1 more |
| Racing Yellow | 1S1, P3 | Solid | 911 (991) 2012–2019; Boxster / Cayman (981, 718) 2012–; 911 GT3 RS (991.2) 2019 +2 more |
| Rhodium Silver Metallic | M7U | Metallic | 911 (991) 2014–2019; Boxster / Cayman (981/718) 2014–2019; Cayenne (958) 2014–2018 +2 more |
| Ruby Red Metallic | L810, 8A7, M3X | Metallic | 911 / 928 1983–1984; Cayenne (957) 2008–2009; 911 (997) 2009–2012 +3 more |
| Saffron Yellow Metallic | — | Special finish | 911 (991.2), including Turbo / Turbo S 2017 |
| Sapphire Blue Metallic | M5J, N1 | Metallic | 911 (991) 2014–2019; Boxster / Cayman (981/982) 2014–2019; Macan (95B) 2015–2021 +1 more |
| Volcano Grey Metallic | M7R | Metallic | Panamera (G2/G3) 2017–; Macan 2017–; Taycan 2020– +1 more |
| Voodoo Blue | Z12 | Solid | 911 GT2 RS (991.2) 2018; Cayman (981) 2015 |
| White | C9A | Solid | Cayenne 2012–; 911 (991/992) 2014–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2014– +5 more |
996 & 997 era (1998–2012)
The first water-cooled 911s, the original Boxster/Cayman and the first Cayenne.
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst Metallic | 38A, M4Z, LY4A | Metallic | 924 1980; 911 (964) and other models 1992–1993; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2022 +4 more |
| Aqua Blue Metallic | M5R, 32B | Metallic | 911 (997.2/991) 2009–2016; Boxster / Cayman (987.2/981) 2009–2013; Panamera (970) 2010–2012 |
| Arctic Silver Metallic | 92U, 92T | Metallic | Porsche range (993 / 986 Boxster) 1997–1999; 911 (996/997) 1999–2011; Boxster (986/987) 2001–2011 +2 more |
| Arena Red Metallic | 84R | Metallic | 911 (993) 1996–1998; 911 (996) 1998–2004; Boxster (986) 1998–2000 |
| Atlas Grey Metallic | M7X | Metallic | 911 (996/997) 2004–2010; Boxster (987) 2005–2011; Cayman (987) 2007–2011 +1 more |
| Basalt Black Metallic | C9Z | Metallic | 911 (996/997/991) 2003–2014; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2015; Carrera GT 2005 +2 more |
| Black | 700, 041, 741 | Solid | Porsche range (911 / 924 / 928 / 944) 1978–1995; 911 (all water-cooled generations) 1999–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 1997– +4 more |
| Carmon Red Metallic | M3W, E4 | Metallic | 911 (997) 2005–2008; Boxster (987) 2005–2008; Cayman (987) 2007–2008 +1 more |
| Carrara White Metallic | B9A, S9R | Metallic | 911 (996/997/991) 2003–2012; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2012; Panamera 2010– +5 more |
| Cobalt Blue Metallic | 37U | Metallic | 944 S2 1991; 911 (964) / 968 1990–1994; 911 Targa (997) 2006–2012 |
| Dark Blue Metallic | M5X, N4 | Metallic | 911 (997.2/991) 2011–2016; Boxster / Cayman (981) 2011–2016; Cayenne (958) 2011–2014 +2 more |
| Dark Olive Metallic | M6X | Metallic | 911 (997) 2005, 2007, 2008; Boxster (987) 2005, 2007, 2008; All models (that year's range) 2006 +2 more |
| Forest Green Metallic | 22E, 2B4 | Metallic | 911 (G-series) 1989; 928 1989–1990; 911 (964) 1990 +10 more |
| GT Silver Metallic | M7Z | Metallic | Carrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more |
| Guards Red | 027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1 | Solid | 911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more |
| Jarama Beige Metallic | M1W | Metallic | Cayenne (955/957) 2004–2008; Boxster (986/987) 2004–2008; 911 (997) 2008 +1 more |
| Lapis Blue Metallic | M5W, 3A8 / 3A9 | Metallic | 911 (996/997) 2003–2008; Boxster (986/987) 2003–2007; Cayenne (955) 2004–2007 +1 more |
| Macadamia Metallic | M8W | Metallic | 911 (997) 2008–2012; Boxster (987) 2008–2010; Cayman (987) 2009–2012 +2 more |
| Mahogany Metallic | M8Y, LB8Z | Metallic | 944 1985; All models (1986 range) 1986; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2021 +5 more |
| Meteor Grey Metallic | M7W, LY7Z, 961 | Metallic | 924 1981–1982; 911 (G-model) / 928S 1985; 911 (997) 2007–2012 +2 more |
| Midnight Blue Metallic | 39C, 37W | Metallic | 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 (996/997) 1999–2009; Boxster (986/987) 2003–2009 |
| Nordic Gold Metallic | M2Z, 8W | Metallic | 911 (997) 2009–2011; Boxster (987) 2009–2010; Cayman (987) 2009–2011 +1 more |
| Ocean Blue Metallic | 3AZ, 3AY | Metallic | 911 (993/996) 1996–2004 |
| Olive Green Metallic | M6U | Metallic | Cayenne (9PA) 2010; Panamera (970) 2011 |
| Pastel Yellow | 12L | Solid | 911 (993) 1998; 911 (996) / Boxster (986) 1998–2004 |
| Platinum Silver Metallic | M7T | Metallic | Panamera (970) 2010–2012; 911 (997) 2011–2012; Boxster (987) 2011–2012 +1 more |
| Polar Silver Metallic | 92E, 92M | Metallic | Porsche range (964 / 993 / 968 / 928) 1991–1996; 911 (996) 2001–2004; Boxster (986) 2001–2003 |
| Prosecco Metallic | M1X | Metallic | Cayenne (955/957) 2004–2008 |
| Ruby Red Metallic | L810, 8A7, M3X | Metallic | 911 / 928 1983–1984; Cayenne (957) 2008–2009; 911 (997) 2009–2012 +3 more |
| Speed Yellow | 12G, 12H, X4 | Solid | 911 Turbo S (964) 1992; 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 (996, 997) 1999–2012 +3 more |
| Sport Classic Grey | 63A | Solid | 911 Sport Classic (997) 2010 |
Classic & air-cooled (before 1998)
356, air-cooled 911 through the 993, 912, 914 and the front-engine 924/944/928/968.
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adriatic Blue | L50E | Solid | 356 Carrera GT (pre-series) 1950s; 914 1970–1972 |
| Albert Blue | L18 | Solid | 911 (early) 1960s–1972; 718 Spyder (000 Package) 2020s |
| Amethyst Metallic | 38A, M4Z, LY4A | Metallic | 924 1980; 911 (964) and other models 1992–1993; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2022 +4 more |
| Apricot Beige | 548 | Solid | 911 (Carrera 3.2 / 964) 1989–1990; 928 1989–1990 |
| Arctic Silver Metallic | 92U, 92T | Metallic | Porsche range (993 / 986 Boxster) 1997–1999; 911 (996/997) 1999–2011; Boxster (986/987) 2001–2011 +2 more |
| Arena Red Metallic | 84R | Metallic | 911 (993) 1996–1998; 911 (996) 1998–2004; Boxster (986) 1998–2000 |
| Bahama Yellow | 6605 | Solid | 911 / 912 (original) 1966–1973 |
| Basalt Black Metallic | C9Z | Metallic | 911 (996/997/991) 2003–2014; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2015; Carrera GT 2005 +2 more |
| Black | 700, 041, 741 | Solid | Porsche range (911 / 924 / 928 / 944) 1978–1995; 911 (all water-cooled generations) 1999–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 1997– +4 more |
| Blood Orange | — | Solid | 911 (F-series) 1969–1973; 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973 |
| Bordeaux Red | — | Solid | 911 S Coupé 1960s–1970s |
| Brewster Green | 22B | Solid | 911 (992) 2026; Macan 2026; Panamera (G3) 2026 +4 more |
| Burgundy Red | 017 | Solid | 911 / 912 1968–1971 |
| Cashmere Beige Metallic | L1X, L502 | Metallic | 911 SC / 924 / 928 (all models) 1978–1980; Cayenne (E3) 2020–2025 |
| Cobalt Blue Metallic | 37U | Metallic | 944 S2 1991; 911 (964) / 968 1990–1994; 911 Targa (997) 2006–2012 |
| Continental Orange | 107 | Solid | 911 (G-series), incl. Carrera 2.7 1975–1978 |
| Dark Red Metallic | M3V | Metallic | 911 1966; 944 1984 |
| Fashion Grey | 7MG | Solid | 356 early 356 production |
| Forest Green Metallic | 22E, 2B4 | Metallic | 911 (G-series) 1989; 928 1989–1990; 911 (964) 1990 +10 more |
| Grand Prix White | 908 | Solid | Porsche range (911, 924, 928) 1976–1988; 911 (G-model / Carrera 3.2) 1983–1989; 911 (964/993) and range 1990–1996 |
| GT Silver Metallic | M7Z | Metallic | Carrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more |
| Guards Red | 027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1 | Solid | 911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more |
| Gulf Blue | 328, 6603 / 6703 | Solid | 911 (early and G-Series) 1966–1974; 911 (992) 2021–; Taycan / Macan / Panamera 2026 |
| Iris Blue Metallic | 39V, 39N | Metallic | 911 (993) 1994–1998 |
| Irish Green | 6406, 6806 / 6606, 213, 60E | Solid | All models (that year's range) 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967; All models (that year's range) 1967, 1970; All models (that year's range) 1968–1969 +3 more |
| Light Blue Metallic | L30T | Metallic | 911 SC / 911 Turbo (G-Series) 1979–1982; 928 1979–1981 |
| Light Yellow | 117 | Solid | 911 (F/G-series) 1969–1977; 912 E 1976 |
| Mahogany Metallic | M8Y, LB8Z | Metallic | 944 1985; All models (1986 range) 1986; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2021 +5 more |
| Maritime Blue | 38B, M5A | Solid | 911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021– |
| Meissen Blue | 5703 | Solid | 356 A 1958; Taycan 2022–; 911 (992) 2026 |
| Meteor Grey Metallic | M7W, LY7Z, 961 | Metallic | 924 1981–1982; 911 (G-model) / 928S 1985; 911 (997) 2007–2012 +2 more |
| Mexico Blue | 336 | Solid | 911 (G-Series) 1974–1975 |
| Midnight Blue Metallic | 39C, 37W | Metallic | 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 (996/997) 1999–2009; Boxster (986/987) 2003–2009 |
| Mint Green | 20A | Solid | 911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1981–1982; 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 2021; 911 (992) Turbo S China 20th Anniversary Edition 2021 |
| Mocha Brown | 451 | Solid | 911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1978–1982; 924 1980–1982 |
| Oak Green Metallic | 265, 22L, M6E | Metallic | 911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1980; All models (that year's range) 1991–1993; Macan (95B) 2023–2024 +6 more |
| Ocean Blue Metallic | 3AZ, 3AY | Metallic | 911 (993/996) 1996–2004 |
| Oslo Blue | 6203, Z77 | Solid | 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973; 911 (992) 2021–2022 |
| Pastel Yellow | 12L | Solid | 911 (993) 1998; 911 (996) / Boxster (986) 1998–2004 |
| Petrol Blue Metallic | 376, L376 / LM5V | Metallic | 911 SC (G-Series) 1978–1980 |
| Polar Silver Metallic | 92E, 92M | Metallic | Porsche range (964 / 993 / 968 / 928) 1991–1996; 911 (996) 2001–2004; Boxster (986) 2001–2003 |
| Riviera Blue | 39E / 3AG | Solid | 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 GT2 (993) 1996; Taycan 2022– +1 more |
| Rosewood Metallic | L474 | Metallic | 911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1981–1982 |
| Ruby Red Metallic | L810, 8A7, M3X | Metallic | 911 / 928 1983–1984; Cayenne (957) 2008–2009; 911 (997) 2009–2012 +3 more |
| Ruby Star | 82N, G4 | Solid | 911 Carrera RS (964) 1991–1992; 911 (964) 1992–1994; 911 / 718 (current) 2020s |
| Sand Beige | 6607, 6807 | Solid | 911 / 912 (all models) 1967–1968 |
| Sepia Brown | L415 | Solid | 911 / 912 / 914 (all models) 1967–1973 |
| Signal Green | 22S | Solid | All models (that year's range) 1991–1992; 911 (992) 30 Years Porsche Thailand Edition 2023 |
| Signal Orange | 20E | Solid | 914 1970–1976; 911 1973–1974 |
| Signal Red | 6407, 016 | Solid | 911 / 912 (original) 1965–1969 |
| Signal Yellow | 114 | Solid | 911 (F/G-series) 1970s; 911 S/T 1972; Taycan / Macan Electric 2020s |
| Speed Yellow | 12G, 12H, X4 | Solid | 911 Turbo S (964) 1992; 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 (996, 997) 1999–2012 +3 more |
| Tangerine | 018 | Solid | 911 / 912 1969–1970 |
Paint to Sample colors
Paint to Sample (PTS) is Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur's extra-cost catalog of pre-approved colors beyond the configurator palette; PTS Plus mixes a new color from a customer's sample. 14 colors in this guide are documented as Paint to Sample on at least one model. Prices, the PTS vs PTS Plus difference and how to verify PTS on a used car are in Porsche Paint to Sample explained.
Is that Porsche really the color it's listed as?
The build sheet shows the factory exterior color and installed options recorded for a specific VIN, plus original MSRP when the build data includes it. Free availability check first; $9.99 only if detailed build data exists — no subscription.
Frequently asked questions
How many colors does Porsche offer?
This reference documents 118 Porsche exterior colors by name, 52 of them listed for the 2025–2026 model years. On top of the standard and special colors in the configurator, Porsche's Paint to Sample program offered more than 160 pre-approved colors in 2021, and Paint to Sample Plus can match a customer's own sample.
What is the difference between a standard, special and Paint to Sample color?
Standard colors carry no charge or a small one, special colors are extra-cost options listed in the configurator, and Paint to Sample colors are pre-approved extra colors from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur at a higher price. The same color name can move between these groups over the years.
Where do I find the paint code on a Porsche?
The paint code is printed on the option sticker in the maintenance booklet and, on most models, on a sticker in the front luggage compartment. A VIN build sheet also lists the factory exterior color. Codes are more reliable than names, because Porsche has reused names with new codes.
Why do some Porsche colors have more than one paint code?
Porsche changes codes when the paint formula, supplier or code system changes, and some colors returned decades later with a new code. Carrara White Metallic, for example, has used different codes across generations. Each color page lists every code we could source.
How can I check what color a used Porsche was from the factory?
Compare the paint code on the option sticker or a VIN build sheet with the color pages here. If the code does not match the color on the car, it has been resprayed or wrapped — worth knowing before you pay a premium for a sought-after or Paint to Sample color.
Sources
- Paint to Sample program expands (Nov 29, 2021) — Porsche Newsroom USA
- 2014 Panamera spec sheet, all variants (PDF) — Porsche Newsroom
- Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, PCNA18_0109 (PDF) — Porsche Cars North America / Porsche Newsroom
- Road to Rome: 356 Carrera GT, Christophorus 399 — Porsche Newsroom
- Macan T press kit (PDF) — Porsche Newsroom
- The new 911 Sport Classic: world premiere (April 2022) — Porsche Newsroom
- Getting the right tone: Porsche's colourful tradition — Porsche Newsroom
- Just drive! 1972 911 T — Porsche Newsroom
- Rare Shades 7, New York — Porsche Newsroom
- Cayenne press kit: Exterior — Porsche Newsroom
- Flying Colors (911 Targa colour palettes by generation), Christophorus 372 — Porsche Newsroom
- Cayenne Turbo GT press kit (PDF, 2021) — Porsche Newsroom
- 718 Cayman GT4 RS press kit (PDF, 2021) — Porsche Newsroom
- Jan Koum's 993 GT2 in Arena Red Metallic — Porsche Newsroom
- The Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years (2024) — Porsche Newsroom USA
- The 911 S of Jochen Rindt in Bahama Yellow (Christophorus 400) — Porsche Newsroom
- 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition press kit (PDF, 2020) — Porsche Newsroom
- The new 911 press kit: Exterior – design and body (2024) — Porsche Newsroom
- Manfred Huber and his 911s — Porsche Newsroom
- André Lotterer's 911 Carrera RS 2.7 — Porsche Newsroom
- 50 years of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 — Porsche Newsroom
- A 911 S coupé test car in Bordeaux Red — Porsche Newsroom
- Going green with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur (911 Speedster in Brewstergreen), 15 Apr 2022 — Porsche Newsroom
- 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition: colours and materials — Porsche Newsroom
- New model year: connectivity, colours and innovations — Porsche Newsroom
- World premiere of the new 911 Carrera T (992) — Porsche Newsroom
- Rhoda Bueno and Miguel Andrada's Porsches — Porsche Newsroom
- First Taycan factory delivery in Zuffenhausen — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche Tennis Grand Prix winners' cars — Porsche Newsroom
- Cayenne press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
Primary Porsche sources shown; each color page lists its own sources, including secondary references. Swatches are approximate on-screen renderings.
Related Porsche references
- Porsche paint codes
- Porsche option codes
- Porsche Paint to Sample
- Porsche tools & data hub
- Porsche history
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