Dark Sapphire Metallic

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German name: Dunkelsaphir Metallic

Paint code

Y96

HEX

#160E5D

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-dark metallic blue — darker and more saturated than conventional sapphire blues, so dark in low light that it approaches black before revealing a rich, gemstone blue depth in brighter conditions — Dark Sapphire Metallic (Dunkelsaphir Metallic, code Y96) was added to Porsche's Paint to Sample lineup in 2023, confirmed by the PCA's rare blues guide which notes its position 'between Night Blue metallic and Carbon Black metallic.' The hex #160E5D reveals an extremely deep, slightly violet-tinged blue-black, consistent with the deep face of a cut sapphire gemstone held against strong light. Rennlist forum discussion from the time of its PTS debut documents early enthusiasm and difficulty finding images — the color was so new that enthusiasts were searching for even a single photograph of a finished example. The rarity score of 2 confirms it remains among the most selectively ordered PTS blues.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#1a1279

Overcast#160E5D

Shade#100c36

Golden hour#34226f

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 #160E5D

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 Y96?

Y96 is the Porsche paint code for Dark Sapphire Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Dark Sapphire Metallic?

Dark Sapphire Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #160E5D). Its paint code is Y96.

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

Yes. Dark Sapphire 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 Sapphire Metallic?

The hex code for Dark Sapphire Metallic is #160E5D. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Dark Sapphire Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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