Algarve Blue Metallic

Algarve Blue Metallic is a deep, rich dark blue metallic named after the sun-drenched southern Portuguese coastline — at #16537E it reads as a dark, saturated ocean blue with fine metallic flake that gives the surface a depth and dimensionality. The name's Portuguese reference is not accidental: this color traces its origin to the VAG Group's Touareg palette, where it was marketed as "Meloe Blue" — an Audi/Porsche color that crossed platforms before being formally adopted into the Cayenne's standard palette from 2023. Its deep, coastal character suits the larger Porsche body styles particularly well, and one documented build confirms its presence in the community database.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#1a6ba4

Overcast#16537E

Shade#13334a

Golden hour#346790

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 #16537E

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.

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FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code J5L?

J5L is the Porsche paint code for Algarve Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color offered since 2023.

What color is Porsche Algarve Blue Metallic?

Algarve Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #16537E). Its paint code is J5L.

What years was Porsche Algarve Blue Metallic available?

Algarve Blue Metallic has been offered since 2023 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Algarve Blue Metallic still available?

Yes. Algarve Blue Metallic is currently in production.

Which Porsche models came in Algarve Blue Metallic?

Algarve Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche Cayenne.

What does Porsche Algarve Blue Metallic look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Algarve Blue Metallic (J5L) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/algarve-blue-metallic/cayenne.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Algarve Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Algarve Blue Metallic is #16537E. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Algarve Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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