Paint code M7K · Solid

Porsche Arctic Grey

By CarWhere Research · Updated

Approximate on-screen swatch (#b8bdc1). Screens and light shift paint colors — it is not a paint match.

Arctic Grey is a solid Porsche exterior color, paint code M7K. Porsche has offered it on the Cayenne, 718 Boxster & Cayman and 911 from 2022 to today. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Arctic Grey, check the paint code on its build sheet.

Arctic Grey at a glance

Porsche Arctic Grey quick facts
Paint code(s)M7K
FinishSolid — Non-metallic light grey; offered as a special colour.
Color familyGrey & Silver Porsche Colors
Model linesCayenne, 718 Boxster & Cayman and 911

Porsche Arctic Grey years and models

Model years and model lines Porsche offered Arctic Grey on, with source
ModelModel yearsAvailabilitySource
Cayenne Turbo GT (E3 Coupé)Introduced as a new special colour with this model2022–Special (extra-cost) color[2]
718 Cayman GT4 RS2022–2025Special (extra-cost) color[3]
911 (992)price tier not verified2022–Special (extra-cost) color[4][6]
718 Boxster / Caymanprice tier not verified2023–2025Special (extra-cost) color[5][7][9]
Cayenne (E3 facelift)Listed as one of three new colours for the 2023 facelift2024–Special (extra-cost) color[1][8]

US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.

Arctic Grey paint code

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 Arctic Grey

  • Porsche introduced Arctic Grey as a new special colour for the Cayenne Turbo GT in 2021, and also used it for the contrast stitching in that car's GT interior package. [2]
  • Arctic Grey was one of the special colours for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, and Porsche Design picked up the shade for the dial of the GT4 RS chronograph. [3]
  • When the Cayenne was facelifted in 2023, Arctic Grey became one of three new colours for the whole range, with Algarve Blue Metallic and Montego Blue Metallic. [1]

How common is Arctic Grey?

New Porsche listings in Arctic Grey, US dealer inventory on October 22, 2026
ModelListings in Arctic GreyShare of new listings
2026 Cayenne Coupe120 of 2,0156%
2026 Cayenne153 of 2,8455.4%

Counts of live US new-car listings by dealer-listed exterior color, aggregated from licensed vehicle-data providers. Dealers sometimes list generic names, so true shares can be higher.

Is that car really Arctic Grey?

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

Colors similar to Arctic Grey

CrayonIce Grey Metallic

Frequently asked questions

What is the paint code for Porsche Arctic Grey?

Arctic Grey has carried Porsche paint code M7K (Listed for 718, 911 and Cayenne from model year 2023). 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 Arctic Grey?

Our sources list Arctic Grey on the Cayenne Turbo GT (E3 Coupé) (2022–, special (extra-cost) color), 718 Cayman GT4 RS (2022–2025, special (extra-cost) color), 911 (992) (2022–, special (extra-cost) color), 718 Boxster / Cayman (2023–2025, special (extra-cost) color) and Cayenne (E3 facelift) (2024–, special (extra-cost) color). 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 Arctic Grey a Paint to Sample color?

Our sources list Arctic Grey as a special (extra-cost) color 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 Arctic Grey may be a PTS order.

Arctic Grey vs Crayon: what's the difference?

Arctic Grey (M7K) and Crayon (M9A) are both flat light greys. Crayon is the paler of the two and leans toward off-white. Arctic Grey has more grey depth and a cool, slightly blue undertone. Arctic Grey started on GT-badged cars (Cayenne Turbo GT, Cayman GT4 RS) before reaching the wider range.

How common is Arctic Grey?

In US new-car inventory on October 22, 2026, 120 of 2,015 new 2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe listings (6%) were listed in Arctic Grey; it also appeared on Cayenne (5.4%). Shares come from dealer-listed color names, which are not always exact.

How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Arctic Grey?

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 M7K. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.

Sources

  1. The new Cayenne press kit: Exterior (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
  2. Cayenne Turbo GT press kit (PDF, 2021) — Porsche Newsroom
  3. 718 Cayman GT4 RS press kit (PDF, 2021) — Porsche Newsroom
  4. 2022 Porsche 911 paint colors, ranked — Jalopnik (secondary)
  5. Porsche 718 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  6. Porsche 911 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  7. Porsche Boxster touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  8. Porsche Cayenne touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  9. Porsche Cayman touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)

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