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.
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agate Grey Metallic | M7S | Metallic | 911 (991/992) 2012–2023; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2012–2023; Panamera 2012–2023 +4 more |
| Arctic Grey | M7K | Solid | Cayenne Turbo GT (E3 Coupé) 2022–; 718 Cayman GT4 RS 2022–2025; 911 (992) 2022– +2 more |
| Chalk | M9A | Solid | 911 (991/992) 2018–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2022; Panamera (G2) 2017–2022 +3 more |
| Crayon | M9A | Solid | 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) 2021; Macan T 2023–2024; 911 (992) 2022– +4 more |
| Dolomite Silver Metallic | M7P | Metallic | 911 (992) 2019–; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2019–2025; Cayenne (E3) 2019– +3 more |
| Fashion Grey | 7MG | Solid | 356 early 356 production |
| GT Silver Metallic | M7Z | Metallic | Carrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more |
| Ice Grey Metallic | M7N | Metallic | 911 (992) 2022–; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2022–2025; Taycan 2022– +1 more |
| Quartzite Grey Metallic | M7Q | Metallic | Cayenne (E3) 2019– |
| Slate Grey Neo | — | Special finish | 911 (992.2) 2025– |
| Vanadium Grey Metallic | M7B | Metallic | 911 (992.2) 2025–; 718 Spyder RS 2024–2025; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2025 +1 more |
| Volcano Grey Metallic | M7R | Metallic | Panamera (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).
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agate Grey Metallic | M7S | Metallic | 911 (991/992) 2012–2023; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2012–2023; Panamera 2012–2023 +4 more |
| Arctic Grey | M7K | Solid | Cayenne Turbo GT (E3 Coupé) 2022–; 718 Cayman GT4 RS 2022–2025; 911 (992) 2022– +2 more |
| Chalk | M9A | Solid | 911 (991/992) 2018–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2022; Panamera (G2) 2017–2022 +3 more |
| Crayon | M9A | Solid | 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) 2021; Macan T 2023–2024; 911 (992) 2022– +4 more |
| Dolomite Silver Metallic | M7P | Metallic | 911 (992) 2019–; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2019–2025; Cayenne (E3) 2019– +3 more |
| GT Silver Metallic | M7Z | Metallic | Carrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more |
| Ice Grey Metallic | M7N | Metallic | 911 (992) 2022–; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2022–2025; Taycan 2022– +1 more |
| Quartzite Grey Metallic | M7Q | Metallic | Cayenne (E3) 2019– |
| Slate Grey Neo | — | Special finish | 911 (992.2) 2025– |
| Sport Grey Metallic | — | Metallic | 911 Sport Classic (992) 2023 |
| Vanadium Grey Metallic | M7B | Metallic | 911 (992.2) 2025–; 718 Spyder RS 2024–2025; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2025 +1 more |
| Volcano Grey Metallic | M7R | Metallic | Panamera (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.
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agate Grey Metallic | M7S | Metallic | 911 (991/992) 2012–2023; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2012–2023; Panamera 2012–2023 +4 more |
| Chalk | M9A | Solid | 911 (991/992) 2018–2022; 718 Boxster / Cayman 2017–2022; Panamera (G2) 2017–2022 +3 more |
| GT Silver Metallic | M7Z | Metallic | Carrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more |
| Meteor Grey Metallic | M7W, LY7Z, 961 | Metallic | 924 1981–1982; 911 (G-model) / 928S 1985; 911 (997) 2007–2012 +2 more |
| Platinum Silver Metallic | M7T | Metallic | Panamera (970) 2010–2012; 911 (997) 2011–2012; Boxster (987) 2011–2012 +1 more |
| Rhodium Silver Metallic | M7U | Metallic | 911 (991) 2014–2019; Boxster / Cayman (981/718) 2014–2019; Cayenne (958) 2014–2018 +2 more |
| Volcano Grey Metallic | M7R | Metallic | Panamera (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.
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Silver Metallic | 92U, 92T | Metallic | Porsche range (993 / 986 Boxster) 1997–1999; 911 (996/997) 1999–2011; Boxster (986/987) 2001–2011 +2 more |
| Atlas Grey Metallic | M7X | Metallic | 911 (996/997) 2004–2010; Boxster (987) 2005–2011; Cayman (987) 2007–2011 +1 more |
| GT Silver Metallic | M7Z | Metallic | Carrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more |
| Meteor Grey Metallic | M7W, LY7Z, 961 | Metallic | 924 1981–1982; 911 (G-model) / 928S 1985; 911 (997) 2007–2012 +2 more |
| Platinum Silver Metallic | M7T | Metallic | Panamera (970) 2010–2012; 911 (997) 2011–2012; Boxster (987) 2011–2012 +1 more |
| Polar Silver Metallic | 92E, 92M | Metallic | Porsche range (964 / 993 / 968 / 928) 1991–1996; 911 (996) 2001–2004; Boxster (986) 2001–2003 |
| Sport Classic Grey | 63A | Solid | 911 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.
| Color | Paint code(s) | Finish | Offered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Silver Metallic | 92U, 92T | Metallic | Porsche range (993 / 986 Boxster) 1997–1999; 911 (996/997) 1999–2011; Boxster (986/987) 2001–2011 +2 more |
| Fashion Grey | 7MG | Solid | 356 early 356 production |
| GT Silver Metallic | M7Z | Metallic | Carrera GT 2005; 911 (997/991/992) 2005–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2005– +5 more |
| Meteor Grey Metallic | M7W, LY7Z, 961 | Metallic | 924 1981–1982; 911 (G-model) / 928S 1985; 911 (997) 2007–2012 +2 more |
| Polar Silver Metallic | 92E, 92M | Metallic | Porsche 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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