Paint code M7Q · Metallic
Porsche Quartzite Grey Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Quartzite Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint code M7Q. Porsche has offered it on the Cayenne from 2019 to today as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Quartzite Grey Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Quartzite Grey Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M7Q |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Grey & Silver Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | Cayenne |
| Also written | Quarzitgrau Metallic, Quarzite Grey Metallic |
Porsche Quartzite Grey Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenne (E3)Vendor records start earlier; shown on the 2023 Cayenne E-Hybrid | 2019– | Standard color | [2][1] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Quartzite Grey Metallic paint code
- M7Q— Sticker short code 3M; one vendor mislabels it 'Quartz Clay Metallic'[2]
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 Quartzite Grey Metallic
- Porsche used Quartzite Grey Metallic in press photography for the facelifted Cayenne E-Hybrid in 2023. [1]
How common is Quartzite Grey Metallic?
| Model | Listings in Quartzite Grey Metallic | Share of new listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cayenne | 13 of 2,845 | 0.5% |
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 Quartzite Grey 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 Quartzite Grey Metallic?
Quartzite Grey Metallic has carried Porsche paint code M7Q (Sticker short code 3M; one vendor mislabels it 'Quartz Clay Metallic'). 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 Quartzite Grey Metallic?
Our sources list Quartzite Grey Metallic on the Cayenne (E3) (2019–, 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 Quartzite Grey Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Quartzite Grey 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 Quartzite Grey Metallic may be a PTS order.
How common is Quartzite Grey Metallic?
In US new-car inventory on October 22, 2026, 13 of 2,845 new 2026 Porsche Cayenne listings (0.5%) were listed in Quartzite Grey Metallic. Shares come from dealer-listed color names, which are not always exact.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Quartzite Grey 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 M7Q. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Cayenne press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche Cayenne touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
More Porsche color research
- All Porsche colors
- Grey & Silver Porsche Colors
- Porsche paint codes
- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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