Dark Sea Blue

/colors/dark-sea-blue · ID: C706 ·

German name: Dunkelseeblau

Paint code

A5G

HEX

#101537

Finish type

Solid

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 deep, non-metallic solid blue named after the color of the open ocean at depth — carpaints.co confirms it first appeared on the 911 Carrera in the 1980s before transferring to the 924S, 928, and 944, then returning on the Cayenne from 2003 to 2006 for its most recent standard-catalogue run, and subsequently becoming a PTS option. Colors.rs and Rennbow both confirm code A5G on the Cayenne across 2003–2006. The hex #101537 confirms extreme darkness — nearly black with only a suggestion of deep ocean blue. Colors.rs distinguishes it clearly from Deep Sea Blue Metallic, noting it is 'completely different' despite frequent confusion, the key distinction being the non-metallic solid finish versus the metallic character of the latter. As a PTS option it has found what carpaints.co describes as 'a relatively popular' following, connecting the 911's classic non-metallic blue tradition with a color suited to the modern Cayenne and current model lineup.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#131b48

Overcast#101537

Shade#0b0e21

Golden hour#2e2949

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 #101537

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 A5G?

A5G is the Porsche paint code for Dark Sea Blue, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Dark Sea Blue?

Dark Sea Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #101537). Its paint code is A5G.

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

Yes. Dark Sea Blue 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 Sea Blue?

The hex code for Dark Sea Blue is #101537. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Dark Sea Blue metallic or non-metallic?

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