Biscay Blue Metallic

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German name: Biskayablau Metallic

Paint code

M5E

HEX

#3F4F5B

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

Source

Rennbow

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Biscay Blue Metallic is a deep, muted dark blue metallic with a reserved, almost navy-grey character — at #3F4F5B it reads as a dark, slightly blue-grey tone with fine metallic flake. The name references the Bay of Biscay, the famously stormy body of water off the coast of western France and northern Spain — an apt name for a deep, moody blue that evokes overcast Atlantic skies. Biscay Blue Metallic (code M5E) was offered exclusively on the Cayenne from approximately 2018 through 2022 — a five-year run on one of Porsche's most popular models, making it the definitive blue of the third-generation Cayenne's early production. With five documented community examples it occupies notable rarity, suggesting it was a minority choice even among Cayenne buyers who wanted a blue.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#4a6676

Overcast#3F4F5B

Shade#293238

Golden hour#5d636d

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 #3F4F5B

Digital approximation only

Model availability (5)

Code history (2)

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 22 photos

FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code M5E?

M5E is the Porsche paint code for Biscay Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Biscay Blue Metallic?

Biscay Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #3F4F5B). Its paint code is M5E.

Which Porsche models came in Biscay Blue Metallic?

Biscay Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche Cayenne.

What does Porsche Biscay Blue Metallic look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Biscay Blue Metallic (M5E) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/biscay-blue-metallic/cayenne.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Biscay Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Biscay Blue Metallic is #3F4F5B. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Biscay Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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