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.

| 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. |
V5Z is the Porsche paint code for Brilliant Turquoise Metallic, a metallic factory color.
Brilliant Turquoise Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #1B4E5F). Its paint code is V5Z.
Yes. Brilliant Turquoise Metallic 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.
The hex code for Brilliant Turquoise Metallic is #1B4E5F. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.
Brilliant Turquoise Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.