Ancona Blue Metallic

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German name: Anconablau

Paint code

L97B

HEX

#4573E5

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

Rennbow

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Ancona Blue Metallic is a bright, vivid blue metallic with an unexpectedly saturated character for its 914-era origins — at #4573E5 it reads as a clear, confident royal-blue with metallic depth. Named after Ancona, the Italian coastal city on the Adriatic, it is a 914 color sourced from Volkswagen's palette rather than Porsche's own color development — consistent with the 914's VW co-development history. It closely resembles Porsche's Gemini Blue in tone. Two documented community examples place it among the rarer 914-era VW-palette blues.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#5194ff

Overcast#4573E5

Shade#314a87

Golden hour#6387f7

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 #4573E5

Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

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.

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Community photos Total 5 photos

FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code L97B?

L97B is the Porsche paint code for Ancona Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Ancona Blue Metallic?

Ancona Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #4573E5). Its paint code is L97B.

Which Porsche models came in Ancona Blue Metallic?

Ancona Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 914.

What does Porsche Ancona Blue Metallic look like on a 914?

See real photos of Ancona Blue Metallic (L97B) on the Porsche 914 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/ancona-blue-metallic/914.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Ancona Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Ancona Blue Metallic is #4573E5. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Ancona Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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