Aetna Blue

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German name: Ätnablau

Paint code

6003

HEX

#74A1AD

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

1960

Discontinued year

1961

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

Stuttcars PDF

Community photos

133

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Aetna Blue is a soft, muted teal-blue solid with a restrained, almost hazy quality — at #74A1AD it reads as a pale, grey-inflected blue-green that evokes the color of the sky above the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, after which it is named. It is neither vivid nor dark, sitting in the quiet, understated register of 1950s automotive colors. Code 6003 places it firmly in the 356 era — it was offered on the 356B from 1960 through 1961. It returned to Porsche's catalogue in 2009 as a PTS option, and in 2016 appeared on the Targa 4S Exclusive Design Edition. Two documented community examples survive. The color's soft, mineral quality resonates strongly with buyers seeking authentic 356-era heritage.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#89d0e1

Overcast#74A1AD

Shade#4c646b

Golden hour#92b5bf

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 #74A1AD

Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

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.

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Community photos Total 133 photos

FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code 6003?

6003 is the Porsche paint code for Aetna Blue, a solid factory color offered from 1960 to 1961.

What color is Porsche Aetna Blue?

Aetna Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #74A1AD). Its paint code is 6003.

What years was Porsche Aetna Blue available?

Aetna Blue was offered from 1960 to 1961.

Is Porsche Aetna Blue still available?

No. Aetna Blue was discontinued in 1961.

Which Porsche models came in Aetna Blue?

Aetna Blue was offered on the Porsche 356.

What does Porsche Aetna Blue look like on a 356?

See real photos of Aetna Blue (6003) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/aetna-blue/356.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Aetna Blue?

The hex code for Aetna Blue is #74A1AD. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Aetna Blue metallic or non-metallic?

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