Classic Silver Metallic

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German name: Klassik Silber Metallic

Paint code

X7W

HEX

#ECE9E9

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Silver

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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A clean, bright, medium-warm metallic silver — neither the pure cool platinum of GT-Silver nor the darker grey of Dolomite, but a confident, unpretentious silver in the traditional luxury-car register — Classic Silver Metallic (Klassik Silber Metallic, code X7W) is confirmed exclusively on the Cayenne from 2012 to 2014. PaintScratch records confirm it as X7W/P5 on the 2012 and 2013 Cayenne. The color's Cayenne association is logical: the SUV's large surfaces make a traditional, reflective silver more impactful than on the more petite 911, and the 'classic' framing appealed to Cayenne buyers seeking conventionally handsome finishes over the sportier metallics also available in the range. As a PTS-eligible color noted in the Stuttcars data, it has a path onto other models through special order. Given its three-year production window on the Cayenne alone, surviving examples are modest in number, though well-documented within Cayenne enthusiast communities.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffff

Overcast#ECE9E9

Shade#959393

Golden hour#fffdfb

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 #ECE9E9

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 X7W?

X7W is the Porsche paint code for Classic Silver Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Classic Silver Metallic?

Classic Silver Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the silver family (hex #ECE9E9). Its paint code is X7W.

Is Classic Silver Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Classic Silver 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 Classic Silver Metallic?

The hex code for Classic Silver Metallic is #ECE9E9. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Classic Silver Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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