Dark Night Blue Metallic

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German name: Dunkelnachtblau Metallic

Paint code

Z5D

HEX

#31344a

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Porsche PTS media site

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A very deep, near-black blue metallic that sits at the darkest end of Porsche's blue spectrum — heavier and darker than Dark Blue Metallic, closer to the absolute darkness of a midnight sky when viewed from distance, but revealing a rich indigo-blue depth when light strikes at angle — Dark Night Blue Metallic (Dunkelnachtblau Metallic, code Z5D) is listed as a PTS color in the Stuttcars database without a standard-catalogue year window. The hex #31344A confirms an extremely dark blue-black with just enough blue character to prevent it from being mistaken for standard black metallic. The rarity score of 4 reflects the color's niche appeal — buyers who want a dark, composed Porsche with the suggestion of color depth without any of the visibility of a conventional blue. The name's double-register of darkness — 'dark' and 'night' — confirms the intent to create a color defined by its extreme depth.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#3a4360

Overcast#31344a

Shade#20222d

Golden hour#4f485c

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 #31344a

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.

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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FAQ (5)

What is Porsche paint code Z5D?

Z5D is the Porsche paint code for Dark Night Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Dark Night Blue Metallic?

Dark Night Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #31344A). Its paint code is Z5D.

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

Yes. Dark Night Blue Metallic is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche Dark Night Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Dark Night Blue Metallic is #31344A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Dark Night Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

Dark Night Blue Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.