Paint code 20A · Solid
Porsche Mint Green
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Mint Green is a solid Porsche exterior color, paint code 20A. Porsche has offered it on the classic Porsches, 911 and 718 Boxster & Cayman from 1981 to today. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Mint Green, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Mint Green at a glance
| Paint code(s) | 20A |
|---|---|
| Finish | Solid |
| Color family | Green Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | classic Porsches, 911 and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| Also written | Mintgrün |
Porsche Mint Green years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 | 1981–1982 | Standard color | [2] |
| 718 Boxster GTS 4.0Shown by Porsche as a Paint to Sample example. | 2021 | Paint to Sample | [3] |
| 911 (992) Turbo S China 20th Anniversary Edition | 2021 | Limited edition only | [4] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Mint Green paint code
- 20A— 1981–1982 code (vendor writes L20A)[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 Mint Green
- Mint Green first appeared as a factory color around 1981–1982 on the 911 SC, 911 Turbo and 928. [5]
- In the 2025 911 Turbo S press kit, Porsche lists Mint Green with Maritime Blue and Rubystar as predefined Paint to Sample colors with cult status in the Porsche community. [1]
- Porsche illustrated its expanded 2021 Paint to Sample program with a 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 in Mint Green. [3]
Is that car really Mint Green?
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 Mint Green?
Mint Green has carried Porsche paint code 20A (1981–1982 code (vendor writes L20A)). 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 Mint Green?
Our sources list Mint Green on the 911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 (1981–1982, standard color), 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 (2021, paint to sample) and 911 (992) Turbo S China 20th Anniversary Edition (2021, limited edition only). 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 Mint Green a Paint to Sample color?
Mint Green is in Porsche's current Paint to Sample palette, and Porsche names it among PTS colors with cult status.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Mint Green?
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 20A. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Porsche 911 Turbo S press kit (2025/2026) (PDF) — Porsche Newsroom
- 1981 Porsche 928-911-SC-Turbo touch-up paint colors (vendor color/code listing) — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Greater individualisation: Paint to Sample program expands, 29 Nov 2021 — Porsche Newsroom USA
- Porsche 911 (992) — Wikipedia (secondary)
- Mint Green (L20A) (Porsche color/code page) — PaintScratch (secondary)
More Porsche color research
- All Porsche colors
- Green Porsche Colors
- Porsche paint codes
- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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