Apple Green

/colors/apple-green · ID: C356 ·

German name: Daphnegrün

Paint code

260

HEX

#A1D434

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Green

Introduced year

—

Discontinued year

1976

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

G-Series 911

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Apple Green (also known as Daphne Green/Daphnegrün) is a vivid, fresh yellow-green solid — at #A1D434 it reads as a bright, saturated lime-adjacent green with the crisp quality of a Granny Smith apple skin. It is a bold, expressive color that captures the spirit of 1970s Porsche palette choices. Code 260 appears in the 911 records from 1976 through 1978, confirmed in production for at least that two-year window. Two documented community examples reflect its rarity, and the cheerful, retro character of this color makes surviving original-paint examples particularly charming.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#beff44

Overcast#A1D434

Shade#637f29

Golden hour#bfe846

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 #A1D434

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.

Similar Colors

Community photos Total 18 photos

FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code 260?

260 is the Porsche paint code for Apple Green, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Apple Green?

Apple Green is a solid Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #A1D434). Its paint code is 260.

Which Porsche models came in Apple Green?

Apple Green was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Apple Green look like on a 911?

See real photos of Apple Green (260) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/apple-green/911.

Is Apple Green a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Apple Green was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Apple Green?

The hex code for Apple Green is #A1D434. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Apple Green metallic or non-metallic?

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