Paint code M7P · Metallic
Porsche Dolomite Silver Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Dolomite Silver Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint code M7P. Porsche has offered it on the 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan from 2019 to today as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Dolomite Silver Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Dolomite Silver Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M7P |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Grey & Silver Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan |
| Also written | Dolomitsilber Metallic |
Porsche Dolomite Silver Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 (992)price tier not verified | 2019– | Standard color | [4] |
| 718 Boxster / Caymanprice tier not verified | 2019–2025 | Standard color | [5][7][3] |
| Cayenne (E3)Shown on the Cayenne S in the 2023 facelift press kit | 2019– | Standard color | [6][1] |
| Macanprice tier not verified | 2019– | Standard color | [8] |
| PanameraShown in the 2023 third-generation Panamera press kit | 2019– | Standard color | [9][2] |
| Taycanprice tier not verified | 2020– | Standard color | [10] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Dolomite Silver Metallic paint code
- Paint code M7P— Sticker short code F0[4][6]
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 Dolomite Silver Metallic
- Porsche used Dolomite Silver Metallic for launch photography of both the facelifted Cayenne S (2023) and the third-generation Panamera (2023). [1][2]
- Touch-up paint records list Dolomite Silver Metallic (M7P) on every Porsche model line from about model year 2019, including the Taycan from its first model year. [4][10]
How common is Dolomite Silver Metallic?
| Model | Listings in Dolomite Silver Metallic | Share of new listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Macan | 393 of 5,149 | 7.6% |
| 2026 Cayenne | 192 of 2,845 | 6.7% |
| 2026 Cayenne Coupe | 102 of 2,015 | 5.1% |
| 2026 Panamera | 22 of 735 | 3% |
| 2026 Taycan | 14 of 841 | 1.7% |
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 Dolomite Silver Metallic?
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 Dolomite Silver Metallic?
Dolomite Silver Metallic has carried Porsche paint code M7P (Sticker short code F0). 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 Dolomite Silver Metallic?
Our sources list Dolomite Silver Metallic on the 911 (992) (2019–, standard color), 718 Boxster / Cayman (2019–2025, standard color), Cayenne (E3) (2019–, standard color), Macan (2019–, standard color), Panamera (2019–, standard color) and Taycan (2020–, standard 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 Dolomite Silver Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Dolomite Silver Metallic as a standard 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 Dolomite Silver Metallic may be a PTS order.
Dolomite Silver Metallic vs GT Silver Metallic: what's the difference?
Dolomite Silver Metallic (M7P) is a slightly darker, warmer silver with a faint beige tint. GT Silver Metallic (M7Z) is brighter and more neutral. Dolomite arrived around model year 2019 and runs across every model line, Taycan included. GT Silver dates to the Carrera GT and 997 and is centred on the 911 and 718.
How common is Dolomite Silver Metallic?
In US new-car inventory on October 22, 2026, 393 of 5,149 new 2026 Porsche Macan listings (7.6%) were listed in Dolomite Silver Metallic; it also appeared on Cayenne (6.7%), Cayenne Coupe (5.1%) and Panamera (3%). Shares come from dealer-listed color names, which are not always exact.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Dolomite Silver Metallic?
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 M7P. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Cayenne press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
- Panamera press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche 718 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche 911 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Boxster touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Cayenne touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Cayman touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Macan touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Panamera touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Taycan touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
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