Adria Blue Metallic

/colors/adria-blue · ID: C790 ·

German name: Adriablau

Paint code

509

HEX

#8ba4c6

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

—

Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

Rennbow

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Adria Blue Metallic is a light, steel-blue metallic with the gentle quality of a clear Adriatic sky — at #8ba4c6 it reads as a soft, medium-light blue-grey metallic with fine flake that gives the surface a delicate shimmer. The name references the Adriatic Sea, and the color has the restrained, elegant character of its inspiration. Code 509 with no confirmed production year places it in the territory of a historical or limited color, likely from the 356 or early 911 era. With 15 documented community photographs across three documented builds, it has left a meaningful trace in the historical record.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#a4d4ff

Overcast#8ba4c6

Shade#5b677a

Golden hour#a9b8d8

Non-metallic solids appear consistent in color under different lighting, but perceived brightness changes significantly. The image above simulates how this color appears in different environments. HEX values are only digital approximations.

Manufacturer sample

Simulated mirror gradient

Hex #8ba4c6

Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

Code history (1)

Understanding Porsche paint codes

Format	Example	Era	Notes
4-digit number	6082	1950s–60s	1950s–60s original numbering system. No prefix required.
3-digit alphanumeric	80K	1970s to present	Most common format. The L prefix on the sticker is interchangeable — you can enter it with or without the L.
L + 3 digits	L700	1970s to present	The L prefix is interchangeable — L700 and 700 return the same result.
M + 2 digits	M50	2010s to present	Modern metallic, pearl, and special-effect paint format. Note: O is not zero.
2–3 digits + letter	39Z	1990s–2000s	Used in the 993 and 996 eras. The L prefix on the sticker is optional.
3-digit new code	2BS	2020s to present	Latest-generation code, used for the 992 era and Taycan colors.

6082 4-digit number 1950s–60s

1950s–60s original numbering system. No prefix required.

80K 3-digit alphanumeric 1970s to present

Most common format. The L prefix on the sticker is interchangeable — you can enter it with or without the L.

L700 L + 3 digits 1970s to present

The L prefix is interchangeable — L700 and 700 return the same result.

M50 M + 2 digits 2010s to present

Modern metallic, pearl, and special-effect paint format. Note: O is not zero.

39Z 2–3 digits + letter 1990s–2000s

Used in the 993 and 996 eras. The L prefix on the sticker is optional.

2BS 3-digit new code 2020s to present

Latest-generation code, used for the 992 era and Taycan colors.

Similar Colors

Community photos Total 15 photos

FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code 509?

509 is the Porsche paint code for Adria Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Adria Blue Metallic?

Adria Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #8BA4C6). Its paint code is 509.

Which Porsche models came in Adria Blue Metallic?

Adria Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 356.

What does Porsche Adria Blue Metallic look like on a 356?

See real photos of Adria Blue Metallic (509) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/adria-blue/356.

Is Adria Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Adria Blue Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Adria Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Adria Blue Metallic is #8BA4C6. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Adria Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

Adria Blue Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.