Paint code Q5G · Solid
Porsche Lugano Blue
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Lugano Blue is a solid Porsche exterior color, paint code Q5G. Porsche has offered it on the 911, Panamera and Macan from 2024 to today as a standard color. Lugano Blue was one of the new colours for the third-generation Panamera. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Lugano Blue, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Lugano Blue at a glance
| Paint code(s) | Q5G |
|---|---|
| Finish | Solid |
| Color family | Blue Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911, Panamera and Macan |
| Also written | Luganoblau |
Porsche Lugano Blue years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 (992.2) | 2025– | Standard color | [1][2][3] |
| Panamera (G3) | 2024– | Standard color | [4] |
| Macan Electricfirst offered on a Macan with the Macan GTS | 2026– | Standard color | [5] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Lugano Blue paint code
- Q5G[6]
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 Lugano Blue
- Porsche added Lugano Blue to the 'Dreams' colour group for the 992.2 911. It is offered on the 2024 Carrera T and the 911 Turbo S. [1][2][3]
- Lugano Blue was one of the new colours for the third-generation Panamera. [4]
- The electric Macan GTS, launched in October 2025, was the first Macan offered in Lugano Blue. [5]
How common is Lugano Blue?
| Model | Listings in Lugano Blue | Share of new listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 911 | 17 of 588 | 2.9% |
| 2026 Panamera | 7 of 735 | 1% |
| 2026 Macan | 47 of 5,149 | 0.9% |
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 Lugano Blue?
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 Lugano Blue?
Lugano Blue has carried Porsche paint code Q5G. 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 Lugano Blue?
Our sources list Lugano Blue on the 911 (992.2) (2025–, standard color), Panamera (G3) (2024–, standard color) and Macan Electric (2026–, standard color). 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 Lugano Blue a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Lugano Blue as a standard 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 Lugano Blue may be a PTS order.
Lugano Blue vs Shark Blue: what's the difference?
Both are solid, vivid blues. Shark Blue (D5C) was a special colour on 992.1 and 718 GT cars. Lugano Blue (Q5G) is the newer standard 'Dreams' blue for the 992.2, Panamera and Macan. Lugano is generally a lighter, brighter sky-to-azure blue, while Shark is deeper and more saturated.
How common is Lugano Blue?
In US new-car inventory on October 22, 2026, 17 of 588 new 2026 Porsche 911 listings (2.9%) were listed in Lugano Blue; it also appeared on Panamera (1%) and Macan (0.9%). Shares come from dealer-listed color names, which are not always exact.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Lugano Blue?
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 Q5G. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- 911 (992.2) press kit: Exterior design and body — Porsche Newsroom
- The new 911 Carrera T as a coupe or a cabriolet (2024) — Porsche Newsroom
- 911 Turbo S press kit: Body, aerodynamics and design — Porsche Newsroom
- The courage to be colourful: the new Panamera paints — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche launches the first all-electric Macan GTS — Porsche Newsroom
- 2022 Porsche paint color codes (all models) — AutomotiveTouchup (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
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