Paint code M4C · Solid
Porsche Provence
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Provence is a solid Porsche exterior color, paint code M4C. Porsche has offered it on the Macan, Taycan, Panamera and 718 Boxster & Cayman from 2023 to today as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Provence, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Provence at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M4C |
|---|---|
| Finish | Solid — Pale lavender. The vendor lists it without 'Metallic' in the name, so treat solid vs. metallic as unverified. |
| Color family | Purple Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | Macan, Taycan, Panamera and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| Also written | Provence lavender |
Porsche Provence years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macan (electric)Vendor's earliest Macan entry is MY2023, likely its catalog's model-year mapping | 2025– | Standard color | [1][2] |
| Taycan | 2023–2025 | Standard color | [1] |
| Panamera (G3) | 2024–2025 | Standard color | [1] |
| 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) | 2025 | Standard color | [1] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Provence paint code
- M4C[1]
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 Provence
- Porsche used a Macan 4 painted in Provence in the press photos for the all-electric Macan launched in 2024. [2]
- When Porsche launched the electric Macan, it offered 14 standard colors plus 59 Paint to Sample colors. [3]
- Touch-up paint listings put Provence (code M4C) on the Taycan, Macan, Panamera and 718 from the 2023–2025 model years. [1]
How common is Provence?
| Model | Listings in Provence | Share of new listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Macan | 18 of 5,149 | 0.3% |
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 Provence?
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 Provence?
Provence has carried Porsche paint code M4C. 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 Provence?
Our sources list Provence on the Macan (electric) (2025–, standard color), Taycan (2023–2025, standard color), Panamera (G3) (2024–2025, standard color) and 718 Boxster / Cayman (982) (2025, 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 Provence a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Provence 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 Provence may be a PTS order.
How common is Provence?
In US new-car inventory on October 22, 2026, 18 of 5,149 new 2026 Porsche Macan listings (0.3%) were listed in Provence. Shares come from dealer-listed color names, which are not always exact.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Provence?
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 M4C. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Provence (M4C) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
- The new Porsche Macan press kit (image captions) — Porsche Newsroom
- The new Porsche Macan press kit — Design and aerodynamics — Porsche Newsroom
More Porsche color research
- All Porsche colors
- Purple Porsche Colors
- Porsche paint codes
- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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