Adriatic Blue

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German name: Adriablau

Paint code

327

HEX

#154a97

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

1971

Discontinued year

1971

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

L50E

Source

Factory Chart 1971

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Adriatic Blue is a vivid, saturated royal blue solid — at #226CF2 it reads as a clear, confident mid-blue with an electric intensity that suits the 914's bold, mid-engine character. Named after the Adriatic Sea, it is more saturated and direct than the more muted Adria Blue Metallic of the 356 era. Code 327 was offered on the 914 in 1971 only — a single model year — making it one of the most historically specific and rarest 914 colors in the database. One documented community car confirms genuine use, and an original-paint 1971 914 in Adriatic Blue represents a genuinely scarce collector's find.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#195fc4

Overcast#154a97

Shade#133059

Golden hour#335ea9

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 #154a97

Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Code history (2)

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

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FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code 327?

327 is the Porsche paint code for Adriatic Blue, a solid factory color offered from 1971 to 1971.

What color is Porsche Adriatic Blue?

Adriatic Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #154A97). Its paint code is 327.

What years was Porsche Adriatic Blue available?

Adriatic Blue was offered from 1971 to 1971.

Is Porsche Adriatic Blue still available?

No. Adriatic Blue was discontinued in 1971.

Which Porsche models came in Adriatic Blue?

Adriatic Blue was offered on the Porsche 914.

What does Porsche Adriatic Blue look like on a 914?

See real photos of Adriatic Blue (327) on the Porsche 914 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/adriatic-blue/914.

Is Adriatic Blue a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Adriatic Blue?

The hex code for Adriatic Blue is #154A97. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Adriatic Blue metallic or non-metallic?

Adriatic Blue is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.