Aqua Blue Metallic

Aqua Blue Metallic is a vivid, electric royal blue metallic with a bold, saturated quality — at #093DB4 it reads as a deep, clear blue with a metallic depth that makes the surface come alive in direct light. Despite its "Aqua" name suggesting a lighter, more turquoise tone, this is a deeply saturated, almost cobalt-adjacent blue. Code M5R was offered from 2008 through 2012 on the 997 and 987 platforms, making it a defining color of the later 997.2 era. The color has developed a cult following in the community — four documented examples, and enthusiasts who see it in person frequently cite it as one of the most underappreciated blues from the period.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#0b4fea

Overcast#093DB4

Shade#0d2868

Golden hour#2751c6

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 #093DB4

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

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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FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code M5R?

M5R is the Porsche paint code for Aqua Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 2008 to 2012.

What color is Porsche Aqua Blue Metallic?

Aqua Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #093DB4). Its paint code is M5R.

What years was Porsche Aqua Blue Metallic available?

Aqua Blue Metallic was offered from 2008 to 2012.

Is Porsche Aqua Blue Metallic still available?

No. Aqua Blue Metallic was discontinued in 2012.

Which Porsche models came in Aqua Blue Metallic?

Aqua Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Aqua Blue Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Aqua Blue Metallic (M5R) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/aqua-blue-metallic/911.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Aqua Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Aqua Blue Metallic is #093DB4. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Aqua Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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