Deep Blue Metallic

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German name: Tiefblau Metallic

Paint code

Z24

HEX

#181A28

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

Rennbow

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A very deep, near-black blue metallic that occupies the darkest register of the modern water-cooled blue family — Deep Blue Metallic (Tiefblau Metallic, code Z24) was offered on the 911 in 2008, confirmed by Rennbow as a one-year standard entry on the 997.2-generation model. The hex #181A28 is one of the darkest hexes in Porsche's entire blue catalogue — essentially an indigo-black that reveals its blue character only in direct light or when seen alongside true black. Rennbow's rarity score of 1 reflects that within its extremely narrow one-year window, the color was ordered in sufficient volume to avoid ultra-rare status — a counterintuitive outcome that speaks to the demand for very dark near-black blues on the 997.2 in that model year. Its one-year presence on the 997.2 before being succeeded by other dark metallic blues gives it a precise historical moment — the brief standardization of maximum-depth blue for an iconic generation of 911.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#1c2234

Overcast#181A28

Shade#101018

Golden hour#362e3a

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 #181A28

Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Code history (1)

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code Z24?

Z24 is the Porsche paint code for Deep Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Deep Blue Metallic?

Deep Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #181A28). Its paint code is Z24.

Which Porsche models came in Deep Blue Metallic?

Deep Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Deep Blue Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Deep Blue Metallic (Z24) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/deep-blue-metallic/911.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Deep Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Deep Blue Metallic is #181A28. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Deep Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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