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Crystal Green Metallic

Crystal Green Metallic

/colors/crystal-green-metallic-lm6y · ID: C595 ·
German name: Kristallgrün Metallic
Paint code
LM6Y
HEX
#91A499
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Green
Introduced year
1985
Discontinued year
1986
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
3P
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
14
Model availability
6
Code history
4
Sighting count
—
This luminous 1980s metallic shifts between teal and yellowish-green depending on the light, making it a chameleon on period Porsches. Rare today, it perfectly captures the sophisticated restraint of mid-80s design philosophy. The 944 wears it particularly well with its clean, angular lines.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#abd4c7
Overcast#91A499
Shade#5c6660
Golden hour#afb8ab

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 #91A499
Digital approximation only

Model availability (6)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Metallic
928 Generation928 Metallic
944 Generation944/951 Years1985, 1986 Metallic
Panamera Years2012, 2013 Standard

Code history (4)

Code Era Years Primary
LM6Y 80s Porsche format 1985–1986 Primary code
33N Historical ?–1984
A6W Historical —
3P Historical (alt) —
1985–1986
LM6Y Primary code
80s Porsche format
?–1984
33N
Historical
A6W
Historical
3P
Historical (alt)

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 14 photos

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FAQ (11)

What is Porsche paint code LM6Y?

LM6Y is the Porsche paint code for Crystal Green Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1985 to 1986.

What color is Porsche Crystal Green Metallic?

Crystal Green Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #91A499). Its paint code is LM6Y.

What years was Porsche Crystal Green Metallic available?

Crystal Green Metallic was offered from 1985 to 1986.

Is Porsche Crystal Green Metallic still available?

No. Crystal Green Metallic was discontinued in 1986.

Which Porsche models came in Crystal Green Metallic?

Crystal Green Metallic was offered on the Porsche Panamera, 944, 924, 928.

What does Porsche Crystal Green Metallic look like on a Panamera?

See real photos of Crystal Green Metallic (LM6Y) on the Porsche Panamera at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/crystal-green-metallic-lm6y/panamera.

What does Porsche Crystal Green Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Crystal Green Metallic (LM6Y) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/crystal-green-metallic-lm6y/944.

What does Porsche Crystal Green Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Crystal Green Metallic (LM6Y) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/crystal-green-metallic-lm6y/924.

Is Crystal Green Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Crystal Green Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Crystal Green Metallic?

The hex code for Crystal Green Metallic is #91A499. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Crystal Green Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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