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Brilliant Turquoise Metallic

/colors/brilliant-turquoise-metallic · ID: C688 ·
German name: Brillanttürkis Metallic
Paint code
V5Z
HEX
#1b4e5f
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
Porsche PTS media site
Community photos
0
Model availability
0
Code history
2
Sighting count
Brilliant Turquoise Metallic is a deep, dark blue-green metallic at #1b4e5f — more complex and restrained than its name might suggest, sitting in the dark teal register rather than the bright aqua-turquoise implied by the word "brilliant." In direct light the metallic flake reveals a rich interplay of blue and green; in shade it approaches near-black with a blue-green warmth. It is an unusual, sophisticated color that defies easy categorization — too blue to be simply "green," too green to be simply "blue," and too dark to be either vivid or pastel. Brilliant Turquoise Metallic (Brillanttürkis Metallic, code V5Z) is available through Porsche's PTS program with no confirmed standard production year range. Four documented community examples reflect its status as a rarely chosen but genuinely distinctive option, one of the few truly dark teal metallics in the Porsche PTS catalogue.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#20657c
Overcast#1b4e5f
Shade#153039
Golden hour#396271

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 #1b4e5f
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
V5Z Historical Primary code
V5Z PTS
V5Z Primary code
Historical
V5Z
PTS

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 V5Z?

V5Z is the Porsche paint code for Brilliant Turquoise Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Brilliant Turquoise Metallic?

Brilliant Turquoise Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #1B4E5F). Its paint code is V5Z.

Is Brilliant Turquoise Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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.

What is the hex code for Porsche Brilliant Turquoise Metallic?

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.

Is Porsche Brilliant Turquoise Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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