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Crystal Silver Metallic

Crystal Silver Metallic

/colors/crystal-silver-metallic · ID: C606 ·
German name: Kristallsilber Metallic
Paint code
LY7T
HEX
#E9E9E7
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Silver
Introduced year
1990
Discontinued year
1991
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
20
Model availability
16
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
A clean, bright, traditional silver metallic with a clear and unambiguous character — not the warm champagne of Zermatt Silver or the slightly cool cast of Arctic Silver, but a neutral, high-clarity silver — Crystal Silver Metallic (Kristallsilber Metallic, code LY7T) appeared on the Porsche 944 in 1990 and 1991, and returned unexpectedly on the Cayenne in 2008. Rennbow documents this unusual generational span. The 1991 Porsche paint codes list from an Autopia forum post confirms Crystal Silver as one of the clearcoat metallics offered that year. The hex #E9E9E7 confirms a bright, neutral-warm silver with minimal color cast. The rarity score of 16 reflects how few buyers chose it relative to the period's more assertive options. The Cayenne reappearance under the same LY7T code is one of the rare instances where an early 1990s color formula was directly revived on a modern SUV.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffff
Overcast#E9E9E7
Shade#939392
Golden hour#fffdf9

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 #E9E9E7
Digital approximation only

Model availability (16)

Model Generation Years Tier
944 Generation944/951 Years1990, 1991 Metallic
Boxster Years2008 Standard
Cayenne Generation9PA Years2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Standard, Metallic
Cayman Years2008 Standard

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
LY7T 80s Porsche format 1990–1991 Primary code
A7W Historical — Primary code
1990–1991
LY7T Primary code
80s Porsche format
A7W Primary code
Historical

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 (11)

What is Porsche paint code LY7T?

LY7T is the Porsche paint code for Crystal Silver Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1990 to 1991.

What color is Porsche Crystal Silver Metallic?

Crystal Silver Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the silver family (hex #E9E9E7). Its paint code is LY7T.

What years was Porsche Crystal Silver Metallic available?

Crystal Silver Metallic was offered from 1990 to 1991.

Is Porsche Crystal Silver Metallic still available?

No. Crystal Silver Metallic was discontinued in 1991.

Which Porsche models came in Crystal Silver Metallic?

Crystal Silver Metallic was offered on the Porsche Boxster, Cayenne, Cayman, 944.

What does Porsche Crystal Silver Metallic look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Crystal Silver Metallic (LY7T) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/crystal-silver-metallic/boxster.

What does Porsche Crystal Silver Metallic look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Crystal Silver Metallic (LY7T) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/crystal-silver-metallic/cayenne.

What does Porsche Crystal Silver Metallic look like on a Cayman?

See real photos of Crystal Silver Metallic (LY7T) on the Porsche Cayman at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/crystal-silver-metallic/cayman.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Crystal Silver Metallic?

The hex code for Crystal Silver Metallic is #E9E9E7. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Crystal Silver Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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