Blue Porsche Colors

By CarWhere Research · Updated

Porsche has painted cars in at least 33 documented blue Porsche colors, 15 of them offered for the 2025–2026 model years — among them Albert Blue, Algarve Blue Metallic and Frozen Blue Metallic. Each color below links to its paint codes and model years. The paint code on a car's build sheet shows which shade a specific car really wears.

Blue Porsche colors: Current (2025–2026 model years)

Colors listed in Porsche’s current configurator or most recent press kits.

Blue Porsche colors, current (2025–2026 model years) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Albert BlueL18Solid911 (early) 1960s–1972; 718 Spyder (000 Package) 2020s
Algarve Blue MetallicJ5LMetallicCayenne (E3, facelift) 2024–
Frozen Blue MetallicK5JMetallicTaycan 2020–; Macan (95B) 2022–2024
Gentian Blue MetallicM5D, 1A / N8Metallic911 (992) 2020–; 911 Sport Classic (992) 2023; 911 Dakar (992) 2023–2024 +5 more
Gulf Blue328, 6603 / 6703Solid911 (early and G-Series) 1966–1974; 911 (992) 2021–; Taycan / Macan / Panamera 2026
Lugano BlueQ5GSolid911 (992.2) 2025–; Panamera (G3) 2024–; Macan Electric 2026–
Maritime Blue38B, M5ASolid911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021–
Meissen Blue5703Solid356 A 1958; Taycan 2022–; 911 (992) 2026
Montego Blue MetallicG5DMetallicCayenne (E3, facelift) 2024–; Panamera (G3) 2024–
Moonlight Blue MetallicC5M, C7MetallicCayenne (958/E3) 2014–; Panamera (971) 2023–; Taycan 2022–
Napali Blue Metallic—MetallicCayenne Electric 2026–
Neptune BlueR5E, R7SolidTaycan 2021–
Pale Blue MetallicR5HMetallicTaycan Turbo GT 2025; Taycan (all versions) 2025–
Riviera Blue39E / 3AGSolid911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 GT2 (993) 1996; Taycan 2022– +1 more
Shark BlueD5C, D7Solid911 (992) 2021–; 718 Spyder RS (982) 2024; 718 Cayman GT4 / Boxster (982) 2022–2025 +1 more

Blue Porsche colors: 992-era (2019 on)

Colors offered with the 992 911 and the cars sold alongside it (718, Taycan, current Cayenne, Macan, Panamera).

Blue Porsche colors, 992-era (2019 on) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Gentian Blue MetallicM5D, 1A / N8Metallic911 (992) 2020–; 911 Sport Classic (992) 2023; 911 Dakar (992) 2023–2024 +5 more
Gulf Blue328, 6603 / 6703Solid911 (early and G-Series) 1966–1974; 911 (992) 2021–; Taycan / Macan / Panamera 2026
Lugano BlueQ5GSolid911 (992.2) 2025–; Panamera (G3) 2024–; Macan Electric 2026–
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
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
Oslo Blue6203, Z77Solid911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973; 911 (992) 2021–2022
Riviera Blue39E / 3AGSolid911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 GT2 (993) 1996; Taycan 2022– +1 more
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

Blue Porsche colors: 991-era (2012–2019)

Colors of the 991 911 generation and its contemporaries.

Blue Porsche colors, 991-era (2012–2019) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Aqua Blue MetallicM5R, 32BMetallic911 (997.2/991) 2009–2016; Boxster / Cayman (987.2/981) 2009–2013; Panamera (970) 2010–2012
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
Maritime Blue38B, M5ASolid911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021–
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
Sapphire Blue MetallicM5J, N1Metallic911 (991) 2014–2019; Boxster / Cayman (981/982) 2014–2019; Macan (95B) 2015–2021 +1 more
Voodoo BlueZ12Solid911 GT2 RS (991.2) 2018; Cayman (981) 2015

Blue Porsche colors: 996 & 997 era (1998–2012)

The first water-cooled 911s, the original Boxster/Cayman and the first Cayenne.

Blue Porsche colors, 996 & 997 era (1998–2012) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Aqua Blue MetallicM5R, 32BMetallic911 (997.2/991) 2009–2016; Boxster / Cayman (987.2/981) 2009–2013; Panamera (970) 2010–2012
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
Lapis Blue MetallicM5W, 3A8 / 3A9Metallic911 (996/997) 2003–2008; Boxster (986/987) 2003–2007; Cayenne (955) 2004–2007 +1 more
Midnight Blue Metallic39C, 37WMetallic911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 (996/997) 1999–2009; Boxster (986/987) 2003–2009
Ocean Blue Metallic3AZ, 3AYMetallic911 (993/996) 1996–2004

Blue Porsche colors: Classic & air-cooled (before 1998)

356, air-cooled 911 through the 993, 912, 914 and the front-engine 924/944/928/968.

Blue Porsche colors, 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
Cobalt Blue Metallic37UMetallic944 S2 1991; 911 (964) / 968 1990–1994; 911 Targa (997) 2006–2012
Gulf Blue328, 6603 / 6703Solid911 (early and G-Series) 1966–1974; 911 (992) 2021–; Taycan / Macan / Panamera 2026
Iris Blue Metallic39V, 39NMetallic911 (993) 1994–1998
Light Blue MetallicL30TMetallic911 SC / 911 Turbo (G-Series) 1979–1982; 928 1979–1981
Maritime Blue38B, M5ASolid911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021–
Meissen Blue5703Solid356 A 1958; Taycan 2022–; 911 (992) 2026
Mexico Blue336Solid911 (G-Series) 1974–1975
Midnight Blue Metallic39C, 37WMetallic911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 (996/997) 1999–2009; Boxster (986/987) 2003–2009
Ocean Blue Metallic3AZ, 3AYMetallic911 (993/996) 1996–2004
Oslo Blue6203, Z77Solid911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973; 911 (992) 2021–2022
Petrol Blue Metallic376, L376 / LM5VMetallic911 SC (G-Series) 1978–1980
Riviera Blue39E / 3AGSolid911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 GT2 (993) 1996; Taycan 2022– +1 more

Is that Porsche really the blue 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many blue Porsche colors are there?

This page lists 33 blue Porsche colors with documented paint codes or model years — standard, special, Paint to Sample and heritage colors. Porsche has used far more shades over 75 years, and Paint to Sample Plus can create new ones for individual customers.

Which blue colors does Porsche offer now?

Colors in this family listed for the 2025–2026 model years include Albert Blue (L18), Algarve Blue Metallic (J5L), Frozen Blue Metallic (K5J), Gentian Blue Metallic (M5D), Gulf Blue (328), Lugano Blue (Q5G), Maritime Blue (38B) and Meissen Blue (5703). Availability differs by model line, so check the configurator for a specific model.

What blue colors did classic Porsches come in?

Pre-1998 blue colors documented here include Adriatic Blue, Albert Blue, Cobalt Blue Metallic, Gulf Blue, Iris Blue Metallic, Light Blue Metallic, Maritime Blue and Meissen Blue. Several have since returned as Paint to Sample or heritage colors on new cars.

Which blue Porsche colors are Paint to Sample?

Colors in this family that our sources list as Paint to Sample on at least one model include Gulf Blue, Maritime Blue, Meissen Blue, Moonlight Blue Metallic, Oslo Blue, Riviera Blue and Voodoo Blue. Paint to Sample is an extra-cost Exclusive Manufaktur option, so confirm it on the car's build record before paying a premium.

How do I find the factory color of a blue Porsche?

Read the paint code on the option sticker in the maintenance booklet (and, on most models, in the front luggage compartment) or get a build sheet for the VIN. The code tells you the exact factory color, even when similar shades have similar names.

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