Paint code D5C · D7 · Solid
Porsche Shark Blue
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Shark Blue is a solid Porsche exterior color, paint codes D5C and D7. Porsche has offered it on the 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Cayenne from 2021 to today. Paint vendors list it under code D5C. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Shark Blue, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Shark Blue at a glance
| Paint code(s) | D5C, D7 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Solid |
| Color family | Blue Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Cayenne |
| Also written | Sharkblue |
Porsche Shark Blue years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 (992)a special colour on the 2023 Carrera T | 2021– | Special (extra-cost) color | [1][5] |
| 718 Spyder RS (982) | 2024 | Special (extra-cost) color | [2] |
| 718 Cayman GT4 / Boxster (982) | 2022–2025 | Special (extra-cost) color | [5][4] |
| Cayenne (E3)vendor listing | 2023– | Special (extra-cost) color | [5] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Shark Blue paint codes
- Paint code D5C— 992/718/Cayenne era[5][6]
- D7— label short code listed by a vendor[6]
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 Shark Blue
Is that car really Shark Blue?
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 Shark Blue?
Shark Blue has carried Porsche paint codes D5C (992/718/Cayenne era); D7 (label short code listed by a vendor). 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 Shark Blue?
Our sources list Shark Blue on the 911 (992) (2021–, special (extra-cost) color), 718 Spyder RS (982) (2024, special (extra-cost) color), 718 Cayman GT4 / Boxster (982) (2022–2025, special (extra-cost) color) and Cayenne (E3) (2023–, special (extra-cost) 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 Shark Blue a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Shark Blue as a special (extra-cost) 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 Shark Blue may be a PTS order.
Shark Blue vs Voodoo Blue: what's the difference?
Voodoo Blue (Z12) was a Paint to Sample colour on cars such as the 2018 911 GT2 RS. Shark Blue (D5C) is a regular special colour from about 2021. Both are saturated mid-blues. Shark Blue is far more common on 992 and 718 GT cars, and the two are hard to tell apart in photos. The paint code on the label settles it.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Shark Blue?
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 D5C and D7. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- New lightweight sports car: Porsche 911 Carrera T (2022) — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche 718 Spyder RS world premiere — Porsche Newsroom
- The new Porsche 911 Dakar — Porsche Newsroom
- Fast love: 718 Cayman GT4 owners — Porsche Newsroom
- 2023 Porsche 911 paint colors — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
- 2021 Porsche paint color codes (all models) — AutomotiveTouchup (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
More Porsche color research
- All Porsche colors
- Blue Porsche Colors
- Porsche paint codes
- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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