Grey & Silver Porsche Colors

By CarWhere Research · Updated

Porsche has painted cars in at least 20 documented grey and silver Porsche colors, 12 of them offered for the 2025–2026 model years — among them Agate Grey Metallic, Arctic Grey and Chalk. 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.

Grey & silver Porsche colors: Current (2025–2026 model years)

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

Grey & silver Porsche colors, current (2025–2026 model years) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Agate Grey MetallicM7SMetallic911 (991/992) 2012–2023; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2012–2023; Panamera 2012–2023 +4 more
Arctic GreyM7KSolidCayenne Turbo GT (E3 Coupé) 2022–; 718 Cayman GT4 RS 2022–2025; 911 (992) 2022– +2 more
ChalkM9ASolid911 (991/992) 2018–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2022; Panamera (G2) 2017–2022 +3 more
CrayonM9ASolid911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) 2021; Macan T 2023–2024; 911 (992) 2022– +4 more
Dolomite Silver MetallicM7PMetallic911 (992) 2019–; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2019–2025; Cayenne (E3) 2019– +3 more
Fashion Grey7MGSolid356 early 356 production
GT Silver MetallicM7ZMetallicCarrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more
Ice Grey MetallicM7NMetallic911 (992) 2022–; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2022–2025; Taycan 2022– +1 more
Quartzite Grey MetallicM7QMetallicCayenne (E3) 2019–
Slate Grey Neo—Special finish911 (992.2) 2025–
Vanadium Grey MetallicM7BMetallic911 (992.2) 2025–; 718 Spyder RS 2024–2025; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2025 +1 more
Volcano Grey MetallicM7RMetallicPanamera (G2/G3) 2017–; Macan 2017–; Taycan 2020– +1 more

Grey & silver Porsche colors: 992-era (2019 on)

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

Grey & silver Porsche colors, 992-era (2019 on) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Agate Grey MetallicM7SMetallic911 (991/992) 2012–2023; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2012–2023; Panamera 2012–2023 +4 more
Arctic GreyM7KSolidCayenne Turbo GT (E3 Coupé) 2022–; 718 Cayman GT4 RS 2022–2025; 911 (992) 2022– +2 more
ChalkM9ASolid911 (991/992) 2018–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2022; Panamera (G2) 2017–2022 +3 more
CrayonM9ASolid911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) 2021; Macan T 2023–2024; 911 (992) 2022– +4 more
Dolomite Silver MetallicM7PMetallic911 (992) 2019–; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2019–2025; Cayenne (E3) 2019– +3 more
GT Silver MetallicM7ZMetallicCarrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more
Ice Grey MetallicM7NMetallic911 (992) 2022–; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2022–2025; Taycan 2022– +1 more
Quartzite Grey MetallicM7QMetallicCayenne (E3) 2019–
Slate Grey Neo—Special finish911 (992.2) 2025–
Sport Grey Metallic—Metallic911 Sport Classic (992) 2023
Vanadium Grey MetallicM7BMetallic911 (992.2) 2025–; 718 Spyder RS 2024–2025; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2025 +1 more
Volcano Grey MetallicM7RMetallicPanamera (G2/G3) 2017–; Macan 2017–; Taycan 2020– +1 more

Grey & silver Porsche colors: 991-era (2012–2019)

Colors of the 991 911 generation and its contemporaries.

Grey & silver Porsche colors, 991-era (2012–2019) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Agate Grey MetallicM7SMetallic911 (991/992) 2012–2023; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2012–2023; Panamera 2012–2023 +4 more
ChalkM9ASolid911 (991/992) 2018–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2022; Panamera (G2) 2017–2022 +3 more
GT Silver MetallicM7ZMetallicCarrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more
Meteor Grey MetallicM7W, LY7Z, 961Metallic924 1981–1982; 911 (G-model) / 928S 1985; 911 (997) 2007–2012 +2 more
Platinum Silver MetallicM7TMetallicPanamera (970) 2010–2012; 911 (997) 2011–2012; Boxster (987) 2011–2012 +1 more
Rhodium Silver MetallicM7UMetallic911 (991) 2014–2019; Boxster / Cayman (981/718) 2014–2019; Cayenne (958) 2014–2018 +2 more
Volcano Grey MetallicM7RMetallicPanamera (G2/G3) 2017–; Macan 2017–; Taycan 2020– +1 more

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

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

Grey & silver Porsche colors, 996 & 997 era (1998–2012) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Arctic Silver Metallic92U, 92TMetallicPorsche range (993 / 986 Boxster) 1997–1999; 911 (996/997) 1999–2011; Boxster (986/987) 2001–2011 +2 more
Atlas Grey MetallicM7XMetallic911 (996/997) 2004–2010; Boxster (987) 2005–2011; Cayman (987) 2007–2011 +1 more
GT Silver MetallicM7ZMetallicCarrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more
Meteor Grey MetallicM7W, LY7Z, 961Metallic924 1981–1982; 911 (G-model) / 928S 1985; 911 (997) 2007–2012 +2 more
Platinum Silver MetallicM7TMetallicPanamera (970) 2010–2012; 911 (997) 2011–2012; Boxster (987) 2011–2012 +1 more
Polar Silver Metallic92E, 92MMetallicPorsche range (964 / 993 / 968 / 928) 1991–1996; 911 (996) 2001–2004; Boxster (986) 2001–2003
Sport Classic Grey63ASolid911 Sport Classic (997) 2010

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

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

Grey & silver Porsche colors, classic & air-cooled (before 1998) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Arctic Silver Metallic92U, 92TMetallicPorsche range (993 / 986 Boxster) 1997–1999; 911 (996/997) 1999–2011; Boxster (986/987) 2001–2011 +2 more
Fashion Grey7MGSolid356 early 356 production
GT Silver MetallicM7ZMetallicCarrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more
Meteor Grey MetallicM7W, LY7Z, 961Metallic924 1981–1982; 911 (G-model) / 928S 1985; 911 (997) 2007–2012 +2 more
Polar Silver Metallic92E, 92MMetallicPorsche range (964 / 993 / 968 / 928) 1991–1996; 911 (996) 2001–2004; Boxster (986) 2001–2003

Is that Porsche really the grey & silver 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 grey and silver Porsche colors are there?

This page lists 20 grey and silver 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 grey & silver colors does Porsche offer now?

Colors in this family listed for the 2025–2026 model years include Agate Grey Metallic (M7S), Arctic Grey (M7K), Chalk (M9A), Crayon (M9A), Dolomite Silver Metallic (M7P), Fashion Grey (7MG), GT Silver Metallic (M7Z) and Ice Grey Metallic (M7N). Availability differs by model line, so check the configurator for a specific model.

What grey & silver colors did classic Porsches come in?

Pre-1998 grey & silver colors documented here include Arctic Silver Metallic, Fashion Grey, GT Silver Metallic, Meteor Grey Metallic and Polar Silver Metallic. Several have since returned as Paint to Sample or heritage colors on new cars.

How do I find the factory color of a grey & silver 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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