White Porsche Colors

By CarWhere Research · Updated

Porsche has painted cars in at least 3 documented white Porsche colors, 2 of them offered for the 2025–2026 model years — among them Carrara White Metallic and White. 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.

Carrara White MetallicGrand Prix WhiteWhite

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

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

White Porsche colors, current (2025–2026 model years) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Carrara White MetallicB9A, S9RMetallic911 (996/997/991) 2003–2012; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2012; Panamera 2010– +5 more
WhiteC9ASolidCayenne 2012–; 911 (991/992) 2014–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2014– +5 more

White Porsche colors: 992-era (2019 on)

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

White Porsche colors, 992-era (2019 on) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Carrara White MetallicB9A, S9RMetallic911 (996/997/991) 2003–2012; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2012; Panamera 2010– +5 more
WhiteC9ASolidCayenne 2012–; 911 (991/992) 2014–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2014– +5 more

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

Colors of the 991 911 generation and its contemporaries.

White Porsche colors, 991-era (2012–2019) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Carrara White MetallicB9A, S9RMetallic911 (996/997/991) 2003–2012; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2012; Panamera 2010– +5 more
WhiteC9ASolidCayenne 2012–; 911 (991/992) 2014–; Boxster / Cayman / 718 2014– +5 more

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

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

White Porsche colors, 996 & 997 era (1998–2012) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Carrara White MetallicB9A, S9RMetallic911 (996/997/991) 2003–2012; Boxster / Cayman 2003–2012; Panamera 2010– +5 more

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

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

White Porsche colors, classic & air-cooled (before 1998) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Grand Prix White908SolidPorsche range (911, 924, 928) 1976–1988; 911 (G-model / Carrera 3.2) 1983–1989; 911 (964/993) and range 1990–1996

Is that Porsche really the white 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.

Porsche build sheet by VIN

Other Porsche color families

Frequently asked questions

How many white Porsche colors are there?

This page lists 3 white 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 white colors does Porsche offer now?

Colors in this family listed for the 2025–2026 model years include Carrara White Metallic (B9A) and White (C9A). Availability differs by model line, so check the configurator for a specific model.

What white colors did classic Porsches come in?

Pre-1998 white colors documented here include Grand Prix White. Several have since returned as Paint to Sample or heritage colors on new cars.

How do I find the factory color of a white 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.

Sources

  1. Cayenne press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
  2. 718 Cayman GT4 RS press kit (PDF, 2021) — Porsche Newsroom
  3. 2022 Porsche 911 paint colors, ranked — Jalopnik (secondary)
  4. Panamera press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
  5. Porsche 911 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  6. Porsche Boxster touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  7. Porsche Cayenne touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  8. Porsche Cayman touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  9. Porsche Macan touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  10. Porsche Panamera touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  11. Porsche Taycan touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  12. Porsche 928 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  13. Porsche all-models touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  14. The new 911 press kit: Exterior – design and body (2024) — Porsche Newsroom
  15. Porsche 718 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
  16. 718 Spyder RS press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom

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