Carbon Steel Grey Metallic

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German name: Carbonstahlgrau Metallic

Paint code

A9W

HEX

#6e7985

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Grey

Introduced year

2021

Discontinued year

—

Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

—

Source

Porsche Newsroom

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A blue-cool medium-dark grey metallic that references the specific blue-grey of industrial carbon steel — precise, technical, and thoroughly contemporary in character — Carbon Steel Grey Metallic (code A9W) originates from Porsche's PTS Plus programme, confirmed as a color developed through the expanded 2021 PTS framework. The hex #6F7F8A reveals a genuinely cool, blue-shifted grey — noticeably bluer than conventional medium greys, evoking the blue-grey tones of polished or galvanized steel rather than warm granite or warm concrete. Rennbow records it on 911 and Taycan models from 2021 onward. The industrial steel reference connects the color to the engineering precision that underpins Porsche's design philosophy, and on the Taycan specifically — an electric car whose identity is built around technical innovation — a color that references advanced materials feels particularly apt. The rarity score of 2 reflects selective but consistent demand from buyers drawn to the color's precise, technical character over the warmer or more neutral grey options in the standard palette.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#829cad

Overcast#6e7985

Shade#464c53

Golden hour#8c8d97

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 #6e7985

Digital approximation only

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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FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code A9W?

A9W is the Porsche paint code for Carbon Steel Grey Metallic, a metallic factory color offered since 2021.

What color is Porsche Carbon Steel Grey Metallic?

Carbon Steel Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #6E7985). Its paint code is A9W.

What years was Porsche Carbon Steel Grey Metallic available?

Carbon Steel Grey Metallic has been offered since 2021 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Carbon Steel Grey Metallic still available?

Yes. Carbon Steel Grey Metallic is currently in production through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program.

Is Carbon Steel Grey Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Carbon Steel Grey 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 Carbon Steel Grey Metallic?

The hex code for Carbon Steel Grey Metallic is #6E7985. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Carbon Steel Grey Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

Carbon Steel Grey Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.