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Copenhagen Blue

Copenhagen Blue

/colors/copenhagen-blue · ID: C563 ·
German name: Kopenhagenblau
Paint code
LY5B
HEX
#161D29
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
1983
Discontinued year
1986
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 924
Community photos
20
Model availability
8
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
A dark, non-metallic blue with grey-green undertones — sober, complex, and fundamentally different from the period's bright cobalt or royal blues — Copenhagen Blue (Kopenhagenblau, code LY5B) is one of the least common colors associated with the Porsche 944. Rennbow describes it as 'overshadowed by brighter 1980s favorites like Guards Red' and confirms it on the 944 from 1983 to 1986. PaintRef confirms the same formula was shared with Audi's 4000S and 5000S in 1985–86, confirming its VAG group origins. The hex #161D29 is notably dark — confirming a near-navy with grey-green undertones that gives it a depth and complexity quite different from a standard navy. In a period dominated by Guards Red and silver metallics, a buyer choosing Copenhagen Blue on their 944 was making a genuinely understated, anti-fashion statement. Surviving 944s in original Copenhagen Blue are uncommon even among the dedicated 944 collector community.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#1a2535
Overcast#161D29
Shade#0f1219
Golden hour#34313b

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 #161D29
Digital approximation only

Model availability (8)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Years1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Standard
944 Generation944/951 Years1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
LY5B 80s Porsche format 1983–1986 Primary code
1983–1986
LY5B Primary code
80s Porsche format

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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Community photos Total 20 photos

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FAQ (10)

What is Porsche paint code LY5B?

LY5B is the Porsche paint code for Copenhagen Blue, a solid factory color offered from 1983 to 1986.

What color is Porsche Copenhagen Blue?

Copenhagen Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #161D29). Its paint code is LY5B.

What years was Porsche Copenhagen Blue available?

Copenhagen Blue was offered from 1983 to 1986.

Is Porsche Copenhagen Blue still available?

No. Copenhagen Blue was discontinued in 1986.

Which Porsche models came in Copenhagen Blue?

Copenhagen Blue was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.

What does Porsche Copenhagen Blue look like on a 924?

See real photos of Copenhagen Blue (LY5B) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/copenhagen-blue/924.

What does Porsche Copenhagen Blue look like on a 944?

See real photos of Copenhagen Blue (LY5B) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/copenhagen-blue/944.

Is Copenhagen Blue a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Copenhagen Blue was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Copenhagen Blue?

The hex code for Copenhagen Blue is #161D29. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Copenhagen Blue metallic or non-metallic?

Copenhagen Blue is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.