Black Olive

/colors/black-olive · ID: C687 ·

German name: Schwarzoliv

Paint code

247

HEX

#434A3A

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Green

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Porsche PTS media site

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Black Olive is a very dark, muted olive-green solid at #434A3A — so dark that in most conditions it reads as near-black, revealing its green-grey identity only in direct light. Porsche's own description calls it "a dark, muted shade of green that is reminiscent of the colour of ripe black olives," noting it has "brownish or greyish undertones" and that its solid, non-metallic finish "surrounds the sports car with a warm and earthy mood." Black Olive (Schwarzoliv, code 2A7) has appeared as a PTS color on the 911 in 2006 and again in 2018 — two separate eras of availability. A documented 991-generation 911 GT3 Touring in Black Olive attracted significant attention when PTSRS announced it as "the first known" such example in 2018, confirming how rarely this color appears in the community. Two documented examples in the current database reflect its continued obscurity.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#4f5f4b

Overcast#434A3A

Shade#2a2e26

Golden hour#615e4c

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 #434A3A

Digital approximation only

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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FAQ (5)

What is Porsche paint code 247?

247 is the Porsche paint code for Black Olive, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Black Olive?

Black Olive is a solid Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #434A3A). Its paint code is 247.

Is Black Olive a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Black Olive is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche Black Olive?

The hex code for Black Olive is #434A3A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Black Olive metallic or non-metallic?

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