Paint code M7B · Metallic
Porsche Vanadium Grey Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Vanadium Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint code M7B. Porsche has offered it on the 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Panamera from 2024 to today as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Vanadium Grey Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Vanadium Grey Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M7B |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Grey & Silver Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Panamera |
| Also written | Vanadiumgrau Metallic |
Porsche Vanadium Grey Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 (992.2)'Shades' colour world, new palette for the 2024 update | 2025– | Standard color | [1][3] |
| 718 Spyder RSShown in the launch photos; tier not stated | 2024–2025 | Standard color | [6] |
| 718 Boxster / Caymanprice tier not verified | 2025 | Standard color | [2] |
| Panamera (G3)price tier not verified | 2025 | Standard color | [4] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Vanadium Grey Metallic paint code
- M7B— Listed as 'Vanadium Grau' by a touch-up vendor for 2024– models; the M7V code in our database could not be verified[5][3]
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 Vanadium Grey Metallic
How common is Vanadium Grey Metallic?
| Model | Listings in Vanadium Grey Metallic | Share of new listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cayenne Coupe | 239 of 2,015 | 11.9% |
| 2026 Cayenne | 319 of 2,845 | 11.2% |
| 2026 911 | 28 of 588 | 4.8% |
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 Vanadium 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 Vanadium Grey Metallic?
Vanadium Grey Metallic has carried Porsche paint code M7B (Listed as 'Vanadium Grau' by a touch-up vendor for 2024– models; the M7V code in our database could not be verified). 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 Vanadium Grey Metallic?
Our sources list Vanadium Grey Metallic on the 911 (992.2) (2025–, standard color), 718 Spyder RS (2024–2025, standard color), 718 Boxster / Cayman (2025, standard color) and Panamera (G3) (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 Vanadium Grey Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Vanadium 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 Vanadium Grey Metallic may be a PTS order.
How common is Vanadium Grey Metallic?
In US new-car inventory on October 22, 2026, 239 of 2,015 new 2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe listings (11.9%) were listed in Vanadium Grey Metallic; it also appeared on Cayenne (11.2%) and 911 (4.8%). Shares come from dealer-listed color names, which are not always exact.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Vanadium 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 M7B. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- The new 911 press kit: Exterior – design and body (2024) — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche 718 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche 911 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Panamera touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- M7B Vanadium Grey touch-up paint for Porsche — PaintScratch (secondary)
- 718 Spyder RS press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
More Porsche color research
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- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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