Bahama Blue Metallic

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German name: Bahamablau Metallic

Paint code

99F

HEX

#215AA8

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

1977

Discontinued year

1978

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

Factory Overview 924

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Bahama Blue Metallic is a vibrant, medium-bright blue metallic with a confident, tropical character — at #215AA8 it reads as a clear, moderately saturated blue with noticeable metallic flake that fires in direct light, giving the surface a fresh, energetic quality. The name references the turquoise-blue waters of the Bahamas. Bahama Blue Metallic (code 99F) was offered exclusively on the Porsche 924 for just two model years — 1977 and 1978 — making it among the earliest and rarest colors associated with Porsche's front-engined transaxle era. Rennbow confirms it is "exceptionally rare," and a documented 1977 924 with Bahama Blue Metallic paint and original factory build certificate has been noted as a particularly desirable find. With two community-documented examples it sits among the rarer early 924 colors.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#2774da

Overcast#215AA8

Shade#1b3a63

Golden hour#3f6eba

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 #215AA8

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code 99F?

99F is the Porsche paint code for Bahama Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1977 to 1978.

What color is Porsche Bahama Blue Metallic?

Bahama Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #215AA8). Its paint code is 99F.

What years was Porsche Bahama Blue Metallic available?

Bahama Blue Metallic was offered from 1977 to 1978.

Is Porsche Bahama Blue Metallic still available?

No. Bahama Blue Metallic was discontinued in 1978.

Which Porsche models came in Bahama Blue Metallic?

Bahama Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 924.

What does Porsche Bahama Blue Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Bahama Blue Metallic (99F) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/bahama-blue-metallic/924.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Bahama Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Bahama Blue Metallic is #215AA8. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Bahama Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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