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Dark Blue

Dark Blue

/colors/dark-blue-3c7 · ID: C498 ·
German name: Dunkelblau
Paint code
3C7
HEX
#153754
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 996
Community photos
12
Model availability
7
Code history
3
Sighting count
—
Classic navy that plays tricks with light – nearly black in shade, rich blue in sun. This solid color has served as Porsche's go-to conservative blue across decades, offering timeless appeal without the flash of metallics.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#19476d
Overcast#153754
Shade#102332
Golden hour#334b66

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 #153754
Digital approximation only

Model availability (7)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation964, 996 Years1998, 1999, 2000, Standard
928 Generation928 Standard
Boxster Generation986 Standard

Code history (3)

Code Era Years Primary
3C7 Historical — Primary code
351 G-Series ?–1974
347 Historical ?–1984
?–1974
351
G-Series
?–1984
347
Historical
3C7 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 12 photos

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FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code 3C7?

3C7 is the Porsche paint code for Dark Blue, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Dark Blue?

Dark Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #153754). Its paint code is 3C7.

Which Porsche models came in Dark Blue?

Dark Blue was offered on the Porsche 911, 928, Boxster.

What does Porsche Dark Blue look like on a 911?

See real photos of Dark Blue (3C7) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/dark-blue-3c7/911.

What does Porsche Dark Blue look like on a 928?

See real photos of Dark Blue (3C7) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/dark-blue-3c7/928.

What does Porsche Dark Blue look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Dark Blue (3C7) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/dark-blue-3c7/boxster.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Dark Blue?

The hex code for Dark Blue is #153754. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Dark Blue metallic or non-metallic?

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