Paint code M7R · Metallic
Porsche Volcano Grey Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Volcano Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint code M7R. Porsche has offered it on the Panamera, Macan, Taycan and 718 Boxster & Cayman from 2017 to today as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Volcano Grey Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Volcano Grey Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M7R |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Grey & Silver Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | Panamera, Macan, Taycan and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| Also written | Vulkangrau Metallic |
Porsche Volcano Grey Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera (G2/G3)Shown in the 2023 Panamera press kit | 2017– | Standard color | [4][1] |
| Macanprice tier not verified | 2017– | Standard color | [3] |
| Taycanprice tier not verified | 2020– | Standard color | [5] |
| 718 Boxster / Caymanprice tier not verified | 2025 | Standard color | [2] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Volcano Grey Metallic paint code
- Paint code M7R— Sticker short code 2H[4][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 Volcano Grey Metallic
How common is Volcano Grey Metallic?
| Model | Listings in Volcano Grey Metallic | Share of new listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Macan | 516 of 5,149 | 10% |
| 2026 Panamera | 59 of 735 | 8% |
| 2026 Taycan | 46 of 841 | 5.5% |
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 Volcano 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 Volcano Grey Metallic?
Volcano Grey Metallic has carried Porsche paint code M7R (Sticker short code 2H). 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 Volcano Grey Metallic?
Our sources list Volcano Grey Metallic on the Panamera (G2/G3) (2017–, standard color), Macan (2017–, standard color), Taycan (2020–, standard color) and 718 Boxster / Cayman (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 Volcano Grey Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Volcano 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 Volcano Grey Metallic may be a PTS order.
How common is Volcano Grey Metallic?
In US new-car inventory on October 22, 2026, 516 of 5,149 new 2026 Porsche Macan listings (10%) were listed in Volcano Grey Metallic; it also appeared on Panamera (8%) and Taycan (5.5%). Shares come from dealer-listed color names, which are not always exact.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Volcano 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 M7R. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Panamera press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche 718 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Macan touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Panamera touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Taycan 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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