Auratium Green

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German name: Auratiumgrün

Paint code

5712

HEX

#4e6b53

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Green

Introduced year

1957

Discontinued year

1959

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

Stuttcars PDF

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#5c8a6c

Overcast#4e6b53

Shade#324135

Golden hour#6c7f65

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 #4e6b53

Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

Code history (3)

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 5712?

5712 is the Porsche paint code for Auratium Green, a metallic factory color offered from 1957 to 1959.

What color is Porsche Auratium Green?

Auratium Green is a metallic Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #4E6B53). Its paint code is 5712.

What years was Porsche Auratium Green available?

Auratium Green was offered from 1957 to 1959.

Is Porsche Auratium Green still available?

No. Auratium Green was discontinued in 1959.

Which Porsche models came in Auratium Green?

Auratium Green was offered on the Porsche 356.

What does Porsche Auratium Green look like on a 356?

See real photos of Auratium Green (5712) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/auratium-green-356a/356.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Auratium Green?

The hex code for Auratium Green is #4E6B53. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Auratium Green metallic or non-metallic?

Auratium Green is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.