Paint code M5C · J5 / J4 · Solid
Porsche Miami Blue
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Miami Blue is a solid Porsche exterior color, paint codes M5C and J5 / J4. Porsche has offered it on the 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Macan between 2017 and 2022. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Miami Blue, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Miami Blue at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M5C, J5 / J4 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Solid |
| Color family | Blue Porsche Colors · Light blue Porsche colors |
| Model lines | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Macan |
| Also written | Miamiblau, Speedsterblau |
Porsche Miami Blue years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 (991.2)offered on the 2017 Carrera T | 2017–2019 | Standard color | [2][4] |
| 911 Speedster (991.2) | 2019 | Limited edition only | [3] |
| 718 Boxster / Cayman (982)vendor listing; extra-cost status not confirmed | 2017–2021 | Special (extra-cost) color | [4] |
| Macan (95B)new for the 2018 facelift | 2019–2022 | Standard color | [1][4] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Miami Blue paint codes
- Paint code M5C— 991.2/718/992/Macan[4][5]
- J5 / J4— label short codes listed by vendors[4][5]
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 Miami Blue
Is that car really Miami 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 Miami Blue?
Miami Blue has carried Porsche paint codes M5C (991.2/718/992/Macan); J5 / J4 (label short codes listed by vendors). 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 Miami Blue?
Our sources list Miami Blue on the 911 (991.2) (2017–2019, standard color), 911 Speedster (991.2) (2019, limited edition only), 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) (2017–2021, special (extra-cost) color) and Macan (95B) (2019–2022, 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 Miami Blue a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Miami Blue 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 Miami Blue may be a PTS order.
Miami Blue vs Shark Blue: what's the difference?
Miami Blue (M5C) is a bright cyan-turquoise blue that was common on 991.2 and 718 cars. Shark Blue (D5C) came later with the 992 and 718 GT models and is a deeper, purer royal blue with less green in it. In photos, Miami looks almost aqua and Shark looks electric blue.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Miami 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 M5C and J5 / J4. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Launch of the new Porsche Macan in Europe (2018) — Porsche Newsroom
- Less is more: the new Porsche 911 Carrera T (2017) — Porsche Newsroom
- Trip to the Blue Zone with the 911 Speedster — Porsche Newsroom
- 2019 Porsche 911 paint colors — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
- 2019 Porsche paint color codes (all models) — AutomotiveTouchup (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
More Porsche color research
- All Porsche colors
- Blue Porsche Colors
- Porsche paint codes
- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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