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.
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Blue | L18 | Solid | 911 (early) 1960s–1972; 718 Spyder (000 Package) 2020s |
| Algarve Blue Metallic | J5L | Metallic | Cayenne (E3, facelift) 2024– |
| Frozen Blue Metallic | K5J | Metallic | Taycan 2020–; Macan (95B) 2022–2024 |
| Gentian Blue Metallic | M5D, 1A / N8 | Metallic | 911 (992) 2020–; 911 Sport Classic (992) 2023; 911 Dakar (992) 2023–2024 +5 more |
| Gulf Blue | 328, 6603 / 6703 | Solid | 911 (early and G-Series) 1966–1974; 911 (992) 2021–; Taycan / Macan / Panamera 2026 |
| Lugano Blue | Q5G | Solid | 911 (992.2) 2025–; Panamera (G3) 2024–; Macan Electric 2026– |
| Maritime Blue | 38B, M5A | Solid | 911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021– |
| Meissen Blue | 5703 | Solid | 356 A 1958; Taycan 2022–; 911 (992) 2026 |
| Montego Blue Metallic | G5D | Metallic | Cayenne (E3, facelift) 2024–; Panamera (G3) 2024– |
| Moonlight Blue Metallic | C5M, C7 | Metallic | Cayenne (958/E3) 2014–; Panamera (971) 2023–; Taycan 2022– |
| Napali Blue Metallic | — | Metallic | Cayenne Electric 2026– |
| Neptune Blue | R5E, R7 | Solid | Taycan 2021– |
| Pale Blue Metallic | R5H | Metallic | Taycan Turbo GT 2025; Taycan (all versions) 2025– |
| Riviera Blue | 39E / 3AG | Solid | 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 GT2 (993) 1996; Taycan 2022– +1 more |
| Shark Blue | D5C, D7 | Solid | 911 (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).
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentian Blue Metallic | M5D, 1A / N8 | Metallic | 911 (992) 2020–; 911 Sport Classic (992) 2023; 911 Dakar (992) 2023–2024 +5 more |
| Gulf Blue | 328, 6603 / 6703 | Solid | 911 (early and G-Series) 1966–1974; 911 (992) 2021–; Taycan / Macan / Panamera 2026 |
| Lugano Blue | Q5G | Solid | 911 (992.2) 2025–; Panamera (G3) 2024–; Macan Electric 2026– |
| Maritime Blue | 38B, M5A | Solid | 911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021– |
| Mexico Blue | 336 | Solid | 911 (G-Series) 1974–1975 |
| Miami Blue | M5C, J5 / J4 | Solid | 911 (991.2) 2017–2019; 911 Speedster (991.2) 2019; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2017–2021 +1 more |
| Moonlight Blue Metallic | C5M, C7 | Metallic | Cayenne (958/E3) 2014–; Panamera (971) 2023–; Taycan 2022– |
| Night Blue Metallic | M5F, N5 | Metallic | 911 (991.2/992) 2017–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2017–2021; Macan (95B) 2017–2022 +1 more |
| Oslo Blue | 6203, Z77 | Solid | 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973; 911 (992) 2021–2022 |
| Riviera Blue | 39E / 3AG | Solid | 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 GT2 (993) 1996; Taycan 2022– +1 more |
| Shark Blue | D5C, D7 | Solid | 911 (992) 2021–; 718 Spyder RS (982) 2024; 718 Cayman GT4 / Boxster (982) 2022–2025 +1 more |
| Shore Blue Metallic | R5G | Metallic | 911 S/T (992) 2024 |
Blue Porsche colors: 991-era (2012–2019)
Colors of the 991 911 generation and its contemporaries.
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Blue Metallic | M5R, 32B | Metallic | 911 (997.2/991) 2009–2016; Boxster / Cayman (987.2/981) 2009–2013; Panamera (970) 2010–2012 |
| Dark Blue Metallic | M5X, N4 | Metallic | 911 (997.2/991) 2011–2016; Boxster / Cayman (981) 2011–2016; Cayenne (958) 2011–2014 +2 more |
| Graphite Blue Metallic | M5G, A7 | Metallic | 911 (991.2) 2016–2019 |
| Maritime Blue | 38B, M5A | Solid | 911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021– |
| Miami Blue | M5C, J5 / J4 | Solid | 911 (991.2) 2017–2019; 911 Speedster (991.2) 2019; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2017–2021 +1 more |
| Moonlight Blue Metallic | C5M, C7 | Metallic | Cayenne (958/E3) 2014–; Panamera (971) 2023–; Taycan 2022– |
| Night Blue Metallic | M5F, N5 | Metallic | 911 (991.2/992) 2017–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) 2017–2021; Macan (95B) 2017–2022 +1 more |
| Sapphire Blue Metallic | M5J, N1 | Metallic | 911 (991) 2014–2019; Boxster / Cayman (981/982) 2014–2019; Macan (95B) 2015–2021 +1 more |
| Voodoo Blue | Z12 | Solid | 911 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.
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Blue Metallic | M5R, 32B | Metallic | 911 (997.2/991) 2009–2016; Boxster / Cayman (987.2/981) 2009–2013; Panamera (970) 2010–2012 |
| Cobalt Blue Metallic | 37U | Metallic | 944 S2 1991; 911 (964) / 968 1990–1994; 911 Targa (997) 2006–2012 |
| Dark Blue Metallic | M5X, N4 | Metallic | 911 (997.2/991) 2011–2016; Boxster / Cayman (981) 2011–2016; Cayenne (958) 2011–2014 +2 more |
| Lapis Blue Metallic | M5W, 3A8 / 3A9 | Metallic | 911 (996/997) 2003–2008; Boxster (986/987) 2003–2007; Cayenne (955) 2004–2007 +1 more |
| Midnight Blue Metallic | 39C, 37W | Metallic | 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 (996/997) 1999–2009; Boxster (986/987) 2003–2009 |
| Ocean Blue Metallic | 3AZ, 3AY | Metallic | 911 (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.
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adriatic Blue | L50E | Solid | 356 Carrera GT (pre-series) 1950s; 914 1970–1972 |
| Albert Blue | L18 | Solid | 911 (early) 1960s–1972; 718 Spyder (000 Package) 2020s |
| Cobalt Blue Metallic | 37U | Metallic | 944 S2 1991; 911 (964) / 968 1990–1994; 911 Targa (997) 2006–2012 |
| Gulf Blue | 328, 6603 / 6703 | Solid | 911 (early and G-Series) 1966–1974; 911 (992) 2021–; Taycan / Macan / Panamera 2026 |
| Iris Blue Metallic | 39V, 39N | Metallic | 911 (993) 1994–1998 |
| Light Blue Metallic | L30T | Metallic | 911 SC / 911 Turbo (G-Series) 1979–1982; 928 1979–1981 |
| Maritime Blue | 38B, M5A | Solid | 911 (964) 1991–1994; 944 S2 / 968 1991–1995; Current models 2021– |
| Meissen Blue | 5703 | Solid | 356 A 1958; Taycan 2022–; 911 (992) 2026 |
| Mexico Blue | 336 | Solid | 911 (G-Series) 1974–1975 |
| Midnight Blue Metallic | 39C, 37W | Metallic | 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 (996/997) 1999–2009; Boxster (986/987) 2003–2009 |
| Ocean Blue Metallic | 3AZ, 3AY | Metallic | 911 (993/996) 1996–2004 |
| Oslo Blue | 6203, Z77 | Solid | 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973; 911 (992) 2021–2022 |
| Petrol Blue Metallic | 376, L376 / LM5V | Metallic | 911 SC (G-Series) 1978–1980 |
| Riviera Blue | 39E / 3AG | Solid | 911 (993) 1995–1998; 911 GT2 (993) 1996; Taycan 2022– +1 more |
Is that Porsche really the blue it's listed as?
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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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