Paint code L18 · Solid
Porsche Albert Blue
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Albert Blue is a solid Porsche exterior color, paint code L18. Porsche has offered it on the 911, classic Porsches and 718 Boxster & Cayman from 1960 to today. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Albert Blue, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Albert Blue at a glance
| Paint code(s) | L18 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Solid |
| Color family | Blue Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911, classic Porsches and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| Also written | Albertblau, Albertblue |
Porsche Albert Blue years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 (early) | 1960s–1972 | Standard color | [1][2] |
| 718 Spyder (000 Package) | 2020s | Limited edition only | [3] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Albert Blue paint code
- L18— single vendor listing for 1970; unconfirmed[4]
The code is printed on the car's option sticker and on a VIN build sheet. Porsche has reused some names with new codes as paint formulas changed, so the code is the reliable identifier.
About Albert Blue
- Porsche's colour history counts the dark Albert Blue among the bold colours of the 1960s. [1]
- A 1972 911 T featured by Porsche had left the factory in Albert Blue before a later owner painted it black. [2]
- Porsche showed 718 Spyders with the 000 Package in Albert Blue at the 2026 Rare Shades 7 event in New York. [3]
Is that car really Albert Blue?
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the paint code for Porsche Albert Blue?
Albert Blue has carried Porsche paint code L18 (single vendor listing for 1970; unconfirmed). Porsche reuses names across eras with different codes, so match the code on the car's option sticker or build sheet rather than the name alone.
Which Porsche models and years came in Albert Blue?
Our sources list Albert Blue on the 911 (early) (1960s–1972, standard color) and 718 Spyder (000 Package) (2020s, limited edition only). If you see it on a model or year not listed, it may be a Paint to Sample order or a respray — the build sheet for the VIN shows which.
Is Albert Blue a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Albert Blue as a standard color and limited edition only rather than Paint to Sample. Porsche's Paint to Sample program can still apply many past colors to new cars, so a recent car in Albert Blue may be a PTS order.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Albert Blue?
Read the paint code on the option sticker (in the maintenance booklet and, on most models, in the front luggage compartment) or on a build sheet for the VIN, and compare it with L18. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Getting the right tone: Porsche's colourful tradition — Porsche Newsroom
- Just drive! 1972 911 T — Porsche Newsroom
- Rare Shades 7, New York — Porsche Newsroom
- 1970 Porsche All Models paint colors — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
More Porsche color research
- All Porsche colors
- Blue Porsche Colors
- Porsche paint codes
- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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