89 Cobalt Blue Metallic
Lighting & Paint Reference
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.
Factory color sample
Model availability (7)
Code history (4)
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. |
Similar Colors ΔE is the color-difference value; the smaller, the more similar.
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FAQ (11)
What is Porsche paint code LM5N?
LM5N is the Porsche paint code for 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1991 to 1991.
What color is Porsche 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic?
89 Cobalt Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #154A97). Its paint code is LM5N.
What years was Porsche 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic available?
89 Cobalt Blue Metallic was offered from 1991 to 1991.
Is Porsche 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic still available?
No. 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic was discontinued in 1991.
Which Porsche models came in 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic?
89 Cobalt Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 911, 928, 968, Boxster.
What does Porsche 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic look like on a 944?
See real photos of 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic (LM5N) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cobalt-blue-metallic-lm5n/944.
What does Porsche 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic look like on a 911?
See real photos of 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic (LM5N) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cobalt-blue-metallic-lm5n/911.
What does Porsche 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic look like on a 928?
See real photos of 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic (LM5N) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cobalt-blue-metallic-lm5n/928.
Is 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?
No. 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.
What is the hex code for Porsche 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic?
The hex code for 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic is #154A97. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.
Is Porsche 89 Cobalt Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?
89 Cobalt Blue Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.