Paint code M5D · 1A / N8 · Metallic
Porsche Gentian Blue Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Gentian Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint codes M5D and 1A / N8. Porsche has offered it on the 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Taycan, Macan and Panamera from 2020 to today. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Gentian Blue Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Gentian Blue Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M5D, 1A / N8 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Blue Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Taycan, Macan and Panamera |
| Also written | Enzianblau Metallic, Gentianblue |
Porsche Gentian Blue Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 (992) | 2020– | Standard color | [5][6][7][3] |
| 911 Sport Classic (992) | 2023 | Limited edition only | [8] |
| 911 Dakar (992)White/Gentian Blue two-tone Rallye Design Package | 2023–2024 | Limited edition only | [2] |
| 911 S/T (992) | 2024 | Special (extra-cost) color | [9] |
| 718 Spyder RS (982) | 2024 | Standard color | [10] |
| Taycan | 2020– | Standard color | [11][12] |
| Macan (95B)new for the 2021 facelift | 2022–2024 | Standard color | [1] |
| Panamera (G3) | 2024– | Standard color | [4] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Gentian Blue Metallic paint codes
- Paint code M5D[12][13]
- 1A / N8— label short codes listed by a vendor[13]
The code is printed on the car's option sticker and on a VIN build sheet. Porsche has reused some names with new codes as paint formulas changed, so the code is the reliable identifier.
About Gentian Blue Metallic
- Gentian Blue Metallic was one of two new colours, along with Papaya Metallic, when the facelifted Macan was revealed in 2021. [1]
- The 911 Dakar's optional Rallye Design Package paints the car White over Gentian Blue Metallic, recalling the 1984 Paris–Dakar winner. Porsche applies the blue by hand. [2]
- Porsche files it in the 'Dreams' colour world for the 992.2 911 and the third-generation Panamera. [3][4]
How common is Gentian Blue Metallic?
| Model | Listings in Gentian Blue Metallic | Share of new listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Macan | 317 of 5,149 | 6.2% |
| 2026 Panamera | 18 of 735 | 2.4% |
| 2026 911 | 12 of 588 | 2% |
| 2026 Taycan | 16 of 841 | 1.9% |
Counts of live US new-car listings by dealer-listed exterior color, aggregated from licensed vehicle-data providers. Dealers sometimes list generic names, so true shares can be higher.
Is that car really Gentian Blue Metallic?
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
What is the paint code for Porsche Gentian Blue Metallic?
Gentian Blue Metallic has carried Porsche paint codes M5D; 1A / N8 (label short codes listed by a vendor). Porsche reuses names across eras with different codes, so match the code on the car's option sticker or build sheet rather than the name alone.
Which Porsche models and years came in Gentian Blue Metallic?
Our sources list Gentian Blue Metallic on the 911 (992) (2020–, standard color), 911 Sport Classic (992) (2023, limited edition only), 911 Dakar (992) (2023–2024, limited edition only), 911 S/T (992) (2024, special (extra-cost) color), 718 Spyder RS (982) (2024, standard color) and Taycan (2020–, standard color), among others. If you see it on a model or year not listed, it may be a Paint to Sample order or a respray — the build sheet for the VIN shows which.
Is Gentian Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Gentian Blue Metallic as a standard color, limited edition only and special (extra-cost) color rather than Paint to Sample. Porsche's Paint to Sample program can still apply many past colors to new cars, so a recent car in Gentian Blue Metallic may be a PTS order.
Gentian Blue Metallic vs Night Blue Metallic: what's the difference?
Gentian Blue Metallic (M5D) is a rich mid-blue with a strong metallic sparkle, and it has been the main metallic blue since the 992 and Taycan. Night Blue Metallic (M5F) is the darker, almost navy blue that it largely replaced on the 991.2, Macan and Panamera. Gentian stays clearly blue indoors, while Night Blue can look nearly black.
How common is Gentian Blue Metallic?
In US new-car inventory on October 22, 2026, 317 of 5,149 new 2026 Porsche Macan listings (6.2%) were listed in Gentian Blue Metallic; it also appeared on Panamera (2.4%), 911 (2%) and Taycan (1.9%). Shares come from dealer-listed color names, which are not always exact.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Gentian Blue Metallic?
Read the paint code on the option sticker (in the maintenance booklet and, on most models, in the front luggage compartment) or on a build sheet for the VIN, and compare it with M5D and 1A / N8. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Stronger, sharper, sportier: the new Macan (2021) — Porsche Newsroom
- The new Porsche 911 Dakar — Porsche Newsroom
- 911 (992.2) press kit: Exterior design and body — Porsche Newsroom
- Panamera press kit: Exterior design — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche Tennis Grand Prix: winner's cars — Porsche Newsroom
- New lightweight sports car: Porsche 911 Carrera T (2022) — Porsche Newsroom
- The new 911 Carrera T as a coupe or a cabriolet (2024) — Porsche Newsroom
- The new Porsche 911 Sport Classic — Porsche Newsroom
- 911 S/T press kit: Design and equipment — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche 718 Spyder RS world premiere — Porsche Newsroom
- Turbofied: Taycan Turbo drive — Porsche Newsroom
- 2021 Porsche Taycan paint colors — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
- 2020 Porsche paint color codes (all models) — AutomotiveTouchup (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
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