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Dark Olive Metallic

Dark Olive Metallic

/colors/dark-olive-metallic · ID: C112 ·
German name: Dunkeloliv Metallic
Paint code
M6X
HEX
#414F4F
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Green
Introduced year
2005
Discontinued year
2010
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
PaintRef
Community photos
18
Model availability
1
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
A chameleon metallic that reads as near-black in dim light but wakes to reveal a deep forest-green glow with distinct gold undertones in direct sunlight — PaintScratch's detailed description captures this precisely, noting that 'in the shade of your garage, it masquerades as a deep, formal black' while 'the moment you pull into the sun, the finish wakes up to reveal a forest green glow with distinct gold undertones.' Dark Olive Metallic (Dunkeloliv Metallic, code M6X) was offered on the 911 from 2005 to 2010, the Boxster in 2008–09, and the Cayman from 2006 to 2009, with PaintRef also documenting it on the Cayenne across the 955/957 production run. On the 997 911, it is among the most unusual color specifications of the water-cooled era — a green with complete plausible deniability as black, appealing to buyers who wanted genuine individuality without conventional conspicuousness. A surviving Boxster or Cayman in original Dark Olive Metallic is, as PaintScratch notes, among the rarest specs on the road for those models.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#4d6667
Overcast#414F4F
Shade#2a3232
Golden hour#5f6361

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 #414F4F
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
Cayenne Generation9PA Years2008 Metallic

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
M6X Modern 2005–2010 Primary code
M6X PTS —
2005–2010
M6X Primary code
Modern
M6X
PTS

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code M6X?

M6X is the Porsche paint code for Dark Olive Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 2005 to 2010.

What color is Porsche Dark Olive Metallic?

Dark Olive Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #414F4F). Its paint code is M6X.

What years was Porsche Dark Olive Metallic available?

Dark Olive Metallic was offered from 2005 to 2010.

Is Porsche Dark Olive Metallic still available?

No. Dark Olive Metallic was discontinued in 2010.

Which Porsche models came in Dark Olive Metallic?

Dark Olive Metallic was offered on the Porsche Cayenne.

What does Porsche Dark Olive Metallic look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Dark Olive Metallic (M6X) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/dark-olive-metallic/cayenne.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Dark Olive Metallic?

The hex code for Dark Olive Metallic is #414F4F. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Dark Olive Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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