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.

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.

Current Porsche exterior colors with paint codes and model lines
ColorPaint code(s)FinishModel lines
Acid Green2M8Solid911, Panamera and Taycan
Agate Grey MetallicM7SMetallic911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Panamera, Macan and Cayenne
Albert BlueL18Solid911 and 718 Boxster & Cayman
Algarve Blue MetallicJ5LMetallicCayenne
Arctic GreyM7KSolidCayenne, 718 Boxster & Cayman and 911
Aventurine Green MetallicM6T, 39SMetallic911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Panamera, Macan and Cayenne
Black700, 041, 741Solid911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan
Brewster Green22BSolid911, Macan, Panamera and Taycan
Carmine RedM3C, 0L, 80FSolid911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan
Carrara White MetallicB9A, S9RMetallic911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, Macan and Taycan
Cashmere Beige MetallicL1X, L502MetallicCayenne
ChalkM9ASolid911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, Macan and Taycan
Cherry MetallicM3RMetallic911, Taycan, Panamera and 718 Boxster & Cayman
Copper Ruby Metallic—MetallicPanamera
CrayonM9ASolid911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan
Dolomite Silver MetallicM7PMetallic911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan
Fashion Grey7MGSolid
Frozen Berry MetallicM4TMetallicTaycan, 718 Boxster & Cayman and 911
Frozen Blue MetallicK5JMetallicTaycan and Macan
Gentian Blue MetallicM5D, 1A / N8Metallic911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Taycan, Macan and Panamera
GT Silver MetallicM7ZMetallic911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Panamera
Guards Red027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1Solid911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Cayenne
Gulf Blue328, 6603 / 6703Solid911, Taycan, Macan and Panamera
Ice Grey MetallicM7NMetallic911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Taycan and Macan
Jet Black MetallicC9XMetallic911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan
Lizard GreenM6BSolid911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Macan
Lugano BlueQ5GSolid911, Panamera and Macan
Macadamia MetallicM8WMetallic911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan
Maritime Blue38B, M5ASolid911
Meissen Blue5703SolidTaycan and 911
Mint Green20ASolid911 and 718 Boxster & Cayman
Montego Blue MetallicG5DMetallicCayenne and Panamera
Moonlight Blue MetallicC5M, C7MetallicCayenne, Panamera and Taycan
Mystic Green Metallic—MetallicCayenne
Napali Blue Metallic—MetallicCayenne
Neptune BlueR5E, R7SolidTaycan
Oak Green Metallic265, 22L, M6EMetallic911, Macan, Panamera, Taycan and 718 Boxster & Cayman
Olive NeoM6DSpecial finish911 and Macan
Pale Blue MetallicR5HMetallicTaycan
ProvenceM4CSolidMacan, Taycan, Panamera and 718 Boxster & Cayman
Purple Sky MetallicM4DMetallicTaycan
Quartzite Grey MetallicM7QMetallicCayenne
Racing Yellow1S1, P3Solid911 and 718 Boxster & Cayman
Riviera Blue39E / 3AGSolid911 and Taycan
Ruby Star NeoM4BSpecial finish911 and 718 Boxster & Cayman
Shade Green Metallic—Metallic911
Shark BlueD5C, D7Solid911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Cayenne
Signal Yellow114Solid911, Taycan and Macan
Slate Grey Neo—Special finish911
Vanadium Grey MetallicM7BMetallic911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Panamera
Volcano Grey MetallicM7RMetallicPanamera, Macan, Taycan and 718 Boxster & Cayman
WhiteC9ASolid911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan

Porsche colors by family

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).

Porsche colors of the 992-era (2019 on) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Acid Green2M8Solid911 (991) 2013; Panamera (G3) 2026; Taycan 2026
Agate Grey MetallicM7SMetallic911 (991/992) 2012–2023; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2012–2023; Panamera 2012–2023 +4 more
Amethyst Metallic38A, M4Z, LY4AMetallic924 1980; 911 (964) and other models 1992–1993; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2022 +4 more
Arctic GreyM7KSolidCayenne Turbo GT (E3 Coupé) 2022–; 718 Cayman GT4 RS 2022–2025; 911 (992) 2022– +2 more
Aventurine Green MetallicM6T, 39SMetallic718 Boxster 2023–2025; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2023–2025; 718 Cayman 2023–2025 +6 more
Black700, 041, 741SolidPorsche range (911 / 924 / 928 / 944) 1978–1995; 911 (all water-cooled generations) 1999–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 1997– +4 more
Brewster Green22BSolid911 (992) 2026; Macan 2026; Panamera (G3) 2026 +4 more
Carmine RedM3C, 0L, 80FSolidPanamera 2012–; Cayenne 2013–; Boxster / Cayman (981, 718) 2014– +4 more
Carrara White MetallicB9A, S9RMetallic911 (996/997/991) 2003–2012; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2012; Panamera 2010– +5 more
Cashmere Beige MetallicL1X, L502Metallic911 SC / 924 / 928 (all models) 1978–1980; Cayenne (E3) 2020–2025
ChalkM9ASolid911 (991/992) 2018–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2022; Panamera (G2) 2017–2022 +3 more
Cherry MetallicM3RMetallic911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) 2021; 911 (992) 2020–; Taycan 2021– +2 more
Coffee Beige MetallicM8QMetallicTaycan 2020–2024
CrayonM9ASolid911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) 2021; Macan T 2023–2024; 911 (992) 2022– +4 more
Dolomite Silver MetallicM7PMetallic911 (992) 2019–; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2019–2025; Cayenne (E3) 2019– +3 more
Frozen Berry MetallicM4TMetallicTaycan 2020–2025; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2022–2025; 911 (992) 2025
Gentian Blue MetallicM5D, 1A / N8Metallic911 (992) 2020–; 911 Sport Classic (992) 2023; 911 Dakar (992) 2023–2024 +5 more
GT Silver MetallicM7ZMetallicCarrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more
Guards Red027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1Solid911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more
Gulf Blue328, 6603 / 6703Solid911 (early and G-Series) 1966–1974; 911 (992) 2021–; Taycan / Macan / Panamera 2026
Ice Grey MetallicM7NMetallic911 (992) 2022–; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2022–2025; Taycan 2022– +1 more
Irish Green6406, 6806 / 6606, 213, 60ESolidAll 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 MetallicC9XMetallicCayenne 2012–; 911 (991/992) 2014–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2014– +3 more
Lava OrangeM2A, H2Solid911 GT3 RS (991) 2016; 911 (991) 2014–2019; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2020 +2 more
Lizard GreenM6BSolid718 Cayman 2020, 2021, 2025; 718 Spyder 2020–2021; 911 (992) 2020, 2025 +2 more
Lugano BlueQ5GSolid911 (992.2) 2025–; Panamera (G3) 2024–; Macan Electric 2026–
Mahogany MetallicM8Y, LB8ZMetallic944 1985; All models (1986 range) 1986; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2021 +5 more
Mamba Green MetallicM6SMetallicMacan (95B) 2019–2021; Panamera (971) 2020–2021; Taycan 2020–2021 +3 more
Maritime Blue38B, M5ASolid911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021–
Mexico Blue336Solid911 (G-Series) 1974–1975
Miami BlueM5C, J5 / J4Solid911 (991.2) 2017–2019; 911 Speedster (991.2) 2019; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2017–2021 +1 more
Mint Green20ASolid911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1981–1982; 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 2021; 911 (992) Turbo S China 20th Anniversary Edition 2021
Moonlight Blue MetallicC5M, C7MetallicCayenne (958/E3) 2014–; Panamera (971) 2023–; Taycan 2022–
Night Blue MetallicM5F, N5Metallic911 (991.2/992) 2017–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2017–2021; Macan (95B) 2017–2022 +1 more
Oak Green Metallic265, 22L, M6EMetallic911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1980; All models (that year's range) 1991–1993; Macan (95B) 2023–2024 +6 more
Olive NeoM6DSpecial finishMacan (95B) 2024; 911 (992.2) Spirit 70 2025–2026
Oslo Blue6203, Z77Solid911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973; 911 (992) 2021–2022
ProvenceM4CSolidMacan (electric) 2025–; Taycan 2023–2025; Panamera (G3) 2024–2025 +1 more
Purple Sky MetallicM4DMetallicTaycan Turbo GT 2025–; Taycan 2024–2025
Python Green—Solid911 (992) Carrera T 2023; 911 (992) GT3 RS Carrera RS Tribute Edition 2023
Quartzite Grey MetallicM7QMetallicCayenne (E3) 2019–
Racing Yellow1S1, P3Solid911 (991) 2012–2019; Boxster / Cayman (981, 718) 2012–; 911 GT3 RS (991.2) 2019 +2 more
Riviera Blue39E / 3AGSolid911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 GT2 (993) 1996; Taycan 2022– +1 more
Ruby Star NeoM4BSpecial finish911 Carrera T (992) 2023–2024; 911 (992) 2022–; 718 Cayman / Boxster Style Edition 2023 +2 more
Shade Green Metallic—Metallic911 (992) Dakar 2023; 911 (992.2) Carrera / Carrera GTS 2025–; 911 (992.2) Carrera T 2025–
Shark BlueD5C, D7Solid911 (992) 2021–; 718 Spyder RS (982) 2024; 718 Cayman GT4 / Boxster (982) 2022–2025 +1 more
Shore Blue MetallicR5GMetallic911 S/T (992) 2024
Signal Green22SSolidAll models (that year's range) 1991–1992; 911 (992) 30 Years Porsche Thailand Edition 2023
Slate Grey Neo—Special finish911 (992.2) 2025–
Sport Grey Metallic—Metallic911 Sport Classic (992) 2023
Vanadium Grey MetallicM7BMetallic911 (992.2) 2025–; 718 Spyder RS 2024–2025; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2025 +1 more
Volcano Grey MetallicM7RMetallicPanamera (G2/G3) 2017–; Macan 2017–; Taycan 2020– +1 more
WhiteC9ASolidCayenne 2012–; 911 (991/992) 2014–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2014– +5 more

991-era (2012–2019)

Colors of the 991 911 generation and its contemporaries.

Porsche colors of the 991-era (2012–2019) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Acid Green2M8Solid911 (991) 2013; Panamera (G3) 2026; Taycan 2026
Agate Grey MetallicM7SMetallic911 (991/992) 2012–2023; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2012–2023; Panamera 2012–2023 +4 more
Amethyst Metallic38A, M4Z, LY4AMetallic924 1980; 911 (964) and other models 1992–1993; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2022 +4 more
Anthracite Brown MetallicM8SMetallic911 (991) 2012–2016; Boxster (981) 2012–2016; Cayman (981) 2013–2016
Aqua Blue MetallicM5R, 32BMetallic911 (997.2/991) 2009–2016; Boxster / Cayman (987.2/981) 2009–2013; Panamera (970) 2010–2012
Basalt Black MetallicC9ZMetallic911 (996/997/991) 2003–2014; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2015; Carrera GT 2005 +2 more
Black700, 041, 741SolidPorsche range (911 / 924 / 928 / 944) 1978–1995; 911 (all water-cooled generations) 1999–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 1997– +4 more
Brewster Green22BSolid911 (992) 2026; Macan 2026; Panamera (G3) 2026 +4 more
Burgundy Red MetallicM3SMetallicPanamera (971) 2017–2019
Carmine RedM3C, 0L, 80FSolidPanamera 2012–; Cayenne 2013–; Boxster / Cayman (981, 718) 2014– +4 more
Carrara White MetallicB9A, S9RMetallic911 (996/997/991) 2003–2012; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2012; Panamera 2010– +5 more
ChalkM9ASolid911 (991/992) 2018–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2022; Panamera (G2) 2017–2022 +3 more
Dark Blue MetallicM5X, N4Metallic911 (997.2/991) 2011–2016; Boxster / Cayman (981) 2011–2016; Cayenne (958) 2011–2014 +2 more
Graphite Blue MetallicM5G, A7Metallic911 (991.2) 2016–2019
GT Silver MetallicM7ZMetallicCarrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more
Guards Red027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1Solid911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more
Irish Green6406, 6806 / 6606, 213, 60ESolidAll 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 MetallicC9XMetallicCayenne 2012–; 911 (991/992) 2014–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2014– +3 more
Lava OrangeM2A, H2Solid911 GT3 RS (991) 2016; 911 (991) 2014–2019; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2020 +2 more
Lizard GreenM6BSolid718 Cayman 2020, 2021, 2025; 718 Spyder 2020–2021; 911 (992) 2020, 2025 +2 more
Mahogany MetallicM8Y, LB8ZMetallic944 1985; All models (1986 range) 1986; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2021 +5 more
Maritime Blue38B, M5ASolid911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021–
Meteor Grey MetallicM7W, LY7Z, 961Metallic924 1981–1982; 911 (G-model) / 928S 1985; 911 (997) 2007–2012 +2 more
Miami BlueM5C, J5 / J4Solid911 (991.2) 2017–2019; 911 Speedster (991.2) 2019; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2017–2021 +1 more
Moonlight Blue MetallicC5M, C7MetallicCayenne (958/E3) 2014–; Panamera (971) 2023–; Taycan 2022–
Night Blue MetallicM5F, N5Metallic911 (991.2/992) 2017–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2017–2021; Macan (95B) 2017–2022 +1 more
Platinum Silver MetallicM7TMetallicPanamera (970) 2010–2012; 911 (997) 2011–2012; Boxster (987) 2011–2012 +1 more
Racing Yellow1S1, P3Solid911 (991) 2012–2019; Boxster / Cayman (981, 718) 2012–; 911 GT3 RS (991.2) 2019 +2 more
Rhodium Silver MetallicM7UMetallic911 (991) 2014–2019; Boxster / Cayman (981/718) 2014–2019; Cayenne (958) 2014–2018 +2 more
Ruby Red MetallicL810, 8A7, M3XMetallic911 / 928 1983–1984; Cayenne (957) 2008–2009; 911 (997) 2009–2012 +3 more
Saffron Yellow Metallic—Special finish911 (991.2), including Turbo / Turbo S 2017
Sapphire Blue MetallicM5J, N1Metallic911 (991) 2014–2019; Boxster / Cayman (981/982) 2014–2019; Macan (95B) 2015–2021 +1 more
Volcano Grey MetallicM7RMetallicPanamera (G2/G3) 2017–; Macan 2017–; Taycan 2020– +1 more
Voodoo BlueZ12Solid911 GT2 RS (991.2) 2018; Cayman (981) 2015
WhiteC9ASolidCayenne 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.

Porsche colors of the 996 & 997 era (1998–2012) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Amethyst Metallic38A, M4Z, LY4AMetallic924 1980; 911 (964) and other models 1992–1993; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2022 +4 more
Aqua Blue MetallicM5R, 32BMetallic911 (997.2/991) 2009–2016; Boxster / Cayman (987.2/981) 2009–2013; Panamera (970) 2010–2012
Arctic Silver Metallic92U, 92TMetallicPorsche range (993 / 986 Boxster) 1997–1999; 911 (996/997) 1999–2011; Boxster (986/987) 2001–2011 +2 more
Arena Red Metallic84RMetallic911 (993) 1996–1998; 911 (996) 1998–2004; Boxster (986) 1998–2000
Atlas Grey MetallicM7XMetallic911 (996/997) 2004–2010; Boxster (987) 2005–2011; Cayman (987) 2007–2011 +1 more
Basalt Black MetallicC9ZMetallic911 (996/997/991) 2003–2014; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2015; Carrera GT 2005 +2 more
Black700, 041, 741SolidPorsche range (911 / 924 / 928 / 944) 1978–1995; 911 (all water-cooled generations) 1999–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 1997– +4 more
Carmon Red MetallicM3W, E4Metallic911 (997) 2005–2008; Boxster (987) 2005–2008; Cayman (987) 2007–2008 +1 more
Carrara White MetallicB9A, S9RMetallic911 (996/997/991) 2003–2012; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2012; Panamera 2010– +5 more
Cobalt Blue Metallic37UMetallic944 S2 1991; 911 (964) / 968 1990–1994; 911 Targa (997) 2006–2012
Dark Blue MetallicM5X, N4Metallic911 (997.2/991) 2011–2016; Boxster / Cayman (981) 2011–2016; Cayenne (958) 2011–2014 +2 more
Dark Olive MetallicM6XMetallic911 (997) 2005, 2007, 2008; Boxster (987) 2005, 2007, 2008; All models (that year's range) 2006 +2 more
Forest Green Metallic22E, 2B4Metallic911 (G-series) 1989; 928 1989–1990; 911 (964) 1990 +10 more
GT Silver MetallicM7ZMetallicCarrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more
Guards Red027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1Solid911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more
Jarama Beige MetallicM1WMetallicCayenne (955/957) 2004–2008; Boxster (986/987) 2004–2008; 911 (997) 2008 +1 more
Lapis Blue MetallicM5W, 3A8 / 3A9Metallic911 (996/997) 2003–2008; Boxster (986/987) 2003–2007; Cayenne (955) 2004–2007 +1 more
Macadamia MetallicM8WMetallic911 (997) 2008–2012; Boxster (987) 2008–2010; Cayman (987) 2009–2012 +2 more
Mahogany MetallicM8Y, LB8ZMetallic944 1985; All models (1986 range) 1986; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2021 +5 more
Meteor Grey MetallicM7W, LY7Z, 961Metallic924 1981–1982; 911 (G-model) / 928S 1985; 911 (997) 2007–2012 +2 more
Midnight Blue Metallic39C, 37WMetallic911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 (996/997) 1999–2009; Boxster (986/987) 2003–2009
Nordic Gold MetallicM2Z, 8WMetallic911 (997) 2009–2011; Boxster (987) 2009–2010; Cayman (987) 2009–2011 +1 more
Ocean Blue Metallic3AZ, 3AYMetallic911 (993/996) 1996–2004
Olive Green MetallicM6UMetallicCayenne (9PA) 2010; Panamera (970) 2011
Pastel Yellow12LSolid911 (993) 1998; 911 (996) / Boxster (986) 1998–2004
Platinum Silver MetallicM7TMetallicPanamera (970) 2010–2012; 911 (997) 2011–2012; Boxster (987) 2011–2012 +1 more
Polar Silver Metallic92E, 92MMetallicPorsche range (964 / 993 / 968 / 928) 1991–1996; 911 (996) 2001–2004; Boxster (986) 2001–2003
Prosecco MetallicM1XMetallicCayenne (955/957) 2004–2008
Ruby Red MetallicL810, 8A7, M3XMetallic911 / 928 1983–1984; Cayenne (957) 2008–2009; 911 (997) 2009–2012 +3 more
Speed Yellow12G, 12H, X4Solid911 Turbo S (964) 1992; 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 (996, 997) 1999–2012 +3 more
Sport Classic Grey63ASolid911 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.

Porsche colors of the classic & air-cooled (before 1998) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Adriatic BlueL50ESolid356 Carrera GT (pre-series) 1950s; 914 1970–1972
Albert BlueL18Solid911 (early) 1960s–1972; 718 Spyder (000 Package) 2020s
Amethyst Metallic38A, M4Z, LY4AMetallic924 1980; 911 (964) and other models 1992–1993; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2022 +4 more
Apricot Beige548Solid911 (Carrera 3.2 / 964) 1989–1990; 928 1989–1990
Arctic Silver Metallic92U, 92TMetallicPorsche range (993 / 986 Boxster) 1997–1999; 911 (996/997) 1999–2011; Boxster (986/987) 2001–2011 +2 more
Arena Red Metallic84RMetallic911 (993) 1996–1998; 911 (996) 1998–2004; Boxster (986) 1998–2000
Bahama Yellow6605Solid911 / 912 (original) 1966–1973
Basalt Black MetallicC9ZMetallic911 (996/997/991) 2003–2014; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2015; Carrera GT 2005 +2 more
Black700, 041, 741SolidPorsche range (911 / 924 / 928 / 944) 1978–1995; 911 (all water-cooled generations) 1999–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 1997– +4 more
Blood Orange—Solid911 (F-series) 1969–1973; 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973
Bordeaux Red—Solid911 S Coupé 1960s–1970s
Brewster Green22BSolid911 (992) 2026; Macan 2026; Panamera (G3) 2026 +4 more
Burgundy Red017Solid911 / 912 1968–1971
Cashmere Beige MetallicL1X, L502Metallic911 SC / 924 / 928 (all models) 1978–1980; Cayenne (E3) 2020–2025
Cobalt Blue Metallic37UMetallic944 S2 1991; 911 (964) / 968 1990–1994; 911 Targa (997) 2006–2012
Continental Orange107Solid911 (G-series), incl. Carrera 2.7 1975–1978
Dark Red MetallicM3VMetallic911 1966; 944 1984
Fashion Grey7MGSolid356 early 356 production
Forest Green Metallic22E, 2B4Metallic911 (G-series) 1989; 928 1989–1990; 911 (964) 1990 +10 more
Grand Prix White908SolidPorsche range (911, 924, 928) 1976–1988; 911 (G-model / Carrera 3.2) 1983–1989; 911 (964/993) and range 1990–1996
GT Silver MetallicM7ZMetallicCarrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more
Guards Red027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1Solid911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more
Gulf Blue328, 6603 / 6703Solid911 (early and G-Series) 1966–1974; 911 (992) 2021–; Taycan / Macan / Panamera 2026
Iris Blue Metallic39V, 39NMetallic911 (993) 1994–1998
Irish Green6406, 6806 / 6606, 213, 60ESolidAll 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 MetallicL30TMetallic911 SC / 911 Turbo (G-Series) 1979–1982; 928 1979–1981
Light Yellow117Solid911 (F/G-series) 1969–1977; 912 E 1976
Mahogany MetallicM8Y, LB8ZMetallic944 1985; All models (1986 range) 1986; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2021 +5 more
Maritime Blue38B, M5ASolid911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021–
Meissen Blue5703Solid356 A 1958; Taycan 2022–; 911 (992) 2026
Meteor Grey MetallicM7W, LY7Z, 961Metallic924 1981–1982; 911 (G-model) / 928S 1985; 911 (997) 2007–2012 +2 more
Mexico Blue336Solid911 (G-Series) 1974–1975
Midnight Blue Metallic39C, 37WMetallic911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 (996/997) 1999–2009; Boxster (986/987) 2003–2009
Mint Green20ASolid911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1981–1982; 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 2021; 911 (992) Turbo S China 20th Anniversary Edition 2021
Mocha Brown451Solid911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1978–1982; 924 1980–1982
Oak Green Metallic265, 22L, M6EMetallic911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1980; All models (that year's range) 1991–1993; Macan (95B) 2023–2024 +6 more
Ocean Blue Metallic3AZ, 3AYMetallic911 (993/996) 1996–2004
Oslo Blue6203, Z77Solid911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973; 911 (992) 2021–2022
Pastel Yellow12LSolid911 (993) 1998; 911 (996) / Boxster (986) 1998–2004
Petrol Blue Metallic376, L376 / LM5VMetallic911 SC (G-Series) 1978–1980
Polar Silver Metallic92E, 92MMetallicPorsche range (964 / 993 / 968 / 928) 1991–1996; 911 (996) 2001–2004; Boxster (986) 2001–2003
Riviera Blue39E / 3AGSolid911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 GT2 (993) 1996; Taycan 2022– +1 more
Rosewood MetallicL474Metallic911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1981–1982
Ruby Red MetallicL810, 8A7, M3XMetallic911 / 928 1983–1984; Cayenne (957) 2008–2009; 911 (997) 2009–2012 +3 more
Ruby Star82N, G4Solid911 Carrera RS (964) 1991–1992; 911 (964) 1992–1994; 911 / 718 (current) 2020s
Sand Beige6607, 6807Solid911 / 912 (all models) 1967–1968
Sepia BrownL415Solid911 / 912 / 914 (all models) 1967–1973
Signal Green22SSolidAll models (that year's range) 1991–1992; 911 (992) 30 Years Porsche Thailand Edition 2023
Signal Orange20ESolid914 1970–1976; 911 1973–1974
Signal Red6407, 016Solid911 / 912 (original) 1965–1969
Signal Yellow114Solid911 (F/G-series) 1970s; 911 S/T 1972; Taycan / Macan Electric 2020s
Speed Yellow12G, 12H, X4Solid911 Turbo S (964) 1992; 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 (996, 997) 1999–2012 +3 more
Tangerine018Solid911 / 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.

Porsche build sheet by VIN

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

  1. Paint to Sample program expands (Nov 29, 2021) — Porsche Newsroom USA
  2. 2014 Panamera spec sheet, all variants (PDF) — Porsche Newsroom
  3. Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, PCNA18_0109 (PDF) — Porsche Cars North America / Porsche Newsroom
  4. Road to Rome: 356 Carrera GT, Christophorus 399 — Porsche Newsroom
  5. Macan T press kit (PDF) — Porsche Newsroom
  6. The new 911 Sport Classic: world premiere (April 2022) — Porsche Newsroom
  7. Getting the right tone: Porsche's colourful tradition — Porsche Newsroom
  8. Just drive! 1972 911 T — Porsche Newsroom
  9. Rare Shades 7, New York — Porsche Newsroom
  10. Cayenne press kit: Exterior — Porsche Newsroom
  11. Flying Colors (911 Targa colour palettes by generation), Christophorus 372 — Porsche Newsroom
  12. Cayenne Turbo GT press kit (PDF, 2021) — Porsche Newsroom
  13. 718 Cayman GT4 RS press kit (PDF, 2021) — Porsche Newsroom
  14. Jan Koum's 993 GT2 in Arena Red Metallic — Porsche Newsroom
  15. The Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years (2024) — Porsche Newsroom USA
  16. The 911 S of Jochen Rindt in Bahama Yellow (Christophorus 400) — Porsche Newsroom
  17. 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition press kit (PDF, 2020) — Porsche Newsroom
  18. The new 911 press kit: Exterior – design and body (2024) — Porsche Newsroom
  19. Manfred Huber and his 911s — Porsche Newsroom
  20. André Lotterer's 911 Carrera RS 2.7 — Porsche Newsroom
  21. 50 years of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 — Porsche Newsroom
  22. A 911 S coupé test car in Bordeaux Red — Porsche Newsroom
  23. Going green with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur (911 Speedster in Brewstergreen), 15 Apr 2022 — Porsche Newsroom
  24. 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition: colours and materials — Porsche Newsroom
  25. New model year: connectivity, colours and innovations — Porsche Newsroom
  26. World premiere of the new 911 Carrera T (992) — Porsche Newsroom
  27. Rhoda Bueno and Miguel Andrada's Porsches — Porsche Newsroom
  28. First Taycan factory delivery in Zuffenhausen — Porsche Newsroom
  29. Porsche Tennis Grand Prix winners' cars — Porsche Newsroom
  30. 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.

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