Paint code 39C · 37W · Metallic
Porsche Midnight Blue Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Midnight Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint codes 39C and 37W. Porsche has offered it on the 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and classic Porsches between 1995 and 2009 as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Midnight Blue Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Midnight Blue Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | 39C, 37W |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Blue Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and classic Porsches |
| Also written | Nachtblau Metallic, Nachtblau Pearl |
Porsche Midnight Blue Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 (993) | 1995–1998 | Standard color | [1] |
| 911 (996/997) | 1999–2009 | Standard color | [1][3] |
| Boxster (986/987) | 2003–2009 | Standard color | [3] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Midnight Blue Metallic paint codes
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 Midnight Blue Metallic
- Midnight Blue Metallic is on Porsche's colour lists for both the 993 Targa (1996–1998) and the 997 Targa (2006–2012). [1]
- Its German name is Nachtblau, and the 'Night Blue Metallic' on the 1996 993 GT2 colour list is most likely this colour, translated from the German. It is a different colour from the 2010s Night Blue Metallic (M5F). [2][4]
Is that car really Midnight 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 Midnight Blue Metallic?
Midnight Blue Metallic has carried Porsche paint codes 39C (993/996/997 era); 37W (earlier/alternate code). 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 Midnight Blue Metallic?
Our sources list Midnight Blue Metallic on the 911 (993) (1995–1998, standard color), 911 (996/997) (1999–2009, standard color) and Boxster (986/987) (2003–2009, 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 Midnight Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Midnight Blue Metallic 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 Midnight Blue Metallic may be a PTS order.
Midnight Blue Metallic vs Night Blue Metallic: what's the difference?
The names overlap. Midnight Blue Metallic (39C/37W) is the 993–997-era navy whose German name is Nachtblau. Night Blue Metallic (M5F) is a separate 2010s colour used on the 991.2, 718, Macan and Panamera. Both are near-navy metallics, so go by the paint code, not the name.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Midnight 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 39C and 37W. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Flying Colors (911 Targa colour palettes by generation), Christophorus 372 — Porsche Newsroom
- Exclusive and individual: Porsche 911 GT2 Coppa Florio — Porsche Newsroom
- 2005 Porsche 911 paint colors — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
- 1991 Porsche paint color codes (all models) — AutomotiveTouchup (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
- 2000 Porsche paint color codes (all models) — AutomotiveTouchup (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
More Porsche color research
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- Porsche tools & data hub
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