Crayon

/colors/crayon · ID: C034 ·

German name: Kreide

Paint code

M7B

HEX

#C8C0B8

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Grey

Introduced year

2019

Discontinued year

—

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

PaintRef

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A flat, chalky light grey solid that occupies the same visual territory as Chalk (M9A) — sharing the same characteristic matte appearance and the same evocation of Porsche's historic 1950s and early 1960s grey palette — Crayon (Kreide, code M7B) is listed separately from Chalk (M9A) in the Stuttcars database. Porsche's own PTS media page describes Crayon as 'a light grey colour that is reminiscent of the historical colours Pearlgrey and Herongrey of the 356 of the 1950s and early 1960s.' PistonHeads forum discussion confirms 'Crayon in the UK, Chalk in the USA, Kreide in Germany' — all referencing the same M9A formula. The M7B code in the Stuttcars database, with a 2019-present window, may reflect the color's registration under a distinct code for certain model lines or markets. On any Porsche model, the chalky, non-metallic finish emphasizes body sculpture by eliminating reflected distractions, making it one of the most photographed and widely discussed colors in Porsche's modern standard palette.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ecf8ef

Overcast#C8C0B8

Shade#7d7975

Golden hour#e6d4ca

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 #C8C0B8

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.