Paint code M4D · Metallic
Porsche Purple Sky Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Purple Sky Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint code M4D. Porsche has offered it on the Taycan from 2024 to today. Porsche introduced Purple Sky Metallic in 2024 with the Taycan Turbo GT, alongside Pale Blue Metallic. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Purple Sky Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Purple Sky Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M4D |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Purple Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | Taycan |
| Also written | Purple Sky |
Porsche Purple Sky Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taycan Turbo GTNew for the Turbo GT and reserved exclusively for it for one year | 2025– | Limited edition only | [2][3] |
| TaycanVendor lists M4D on Taycan model years 2024–2025 | 2024–2025 | Standard color | [1] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Purple Sky Metallic paint code
- M4D[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 Purple Sky Metallic
- Porsche introduced Purple Sky Metallic in 2024 with the Taycan Turbo GT, alongside Pale Blue Metallic. [2]
- Porsche said both new paints would be exclusive to the Taycan Turbo GT for one year. [2]
- Porsche's launch photos and footage of the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package show the car in Purple Sky Metallic. [3]
How common is Purple Sky Metallic?
| Model | Listings in Purple Sky Metallic | Share of new listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Taycan | 21 of 841 | 2.5% |
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 Purple Sky 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 Purple Sky Metallic?
Purple Sky Metallic has carried Porsche paint code M4D. 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 Purple Sky Metallic?
Our sources list Purple Sky Metallic on the Taycan Turbo GT (2025–, limited edition only) and Taycan (2024–2025, 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 Purple Sky Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Porsche launched Purple Sky Metallic in 2024 as one of two new paints reserved exclusively for the Taycan Turbo GT for one year.
Purple Sky Metallic vs Frozen Berry Metallic: what's the difference?
Purple Sky Metallic (code M4D) is a cool, medium violet that debuted on the 2024 Taycan Turbo GT. Frozen Berry Metallic (M4T) is lighter and pinker, and it goes back to the 2020 Taycan. Paint codes are the surest way to tell them apart. In photos, Purple Sky reads blue-purple and Frozen Berry reads pink-raspberry.
How common is Purple Sky Metallic?
In US new-car inventory on October 22, 2026, 21 of 841 new 2026 Porsche Taycan listings (2.5%) were listed in Purple Sky Metallic. Shares come from dealer-listed color names, which are not always exact.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Purple Sky 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 M4D. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Purple Sky (M4D) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
- The new Taycan Turbo GT (2024) — Porsche Newsroom
- Taycan press kit (media drive image/footage captions) — Porsche Newsroom
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