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Diamond Blue Metallic

Diamond Blue Metallic

/colors/diamond-blue-metallic-lm5u · ID: C599 ·
German name: Diamantblau Metallic
Paint code
LM5U
HEX
#8F9095
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
1988
Discontinued year
1988
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
47
Model availability
4
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
More silver than blue at first glance, this subtle metallic reveals lilac and blue undertones as light shifts across the paint. Spanning multiple model lines from the '80s through 2010, it offers refinement for those who find traditional silvers too cold.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#a9bac2
Overcast#8F9095
Shade#5a5b5e
Golden hour#ada4a7

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 #8F9095
Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation964 Metallic
924 Generation924 Metallic
928 Generation928 Metallic
944 Generation944/951 Years1988 Metallic

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
LM5U 80s Porsche format 1988–1988 Primary code
697 Historical ?–1987
1988–1988
LM5U Primary code
80s Porsche format
?–1987
697
Historical

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 (11)

What is Porsche paint code LM5U?

LM5U is the Porsche paint code for Diamond Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1988 to 1988.

What color is Porsche Diamond Blue Metallic?

Diamond Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #8F9095). Its paint code is LM5U.

What years was Porsche Diamond Blue Metallic available?

Diamond Blue Metallic was offered from 1988 to 1988.

Is Porsche Diamond Blue Metallic still available?

No. Diamond Blue Metallic was discontinued in 1988.

Which Porsche models came in Diamond Blue Metallic?

Diamond Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 911, 924, 928.

What does Porsche Diamond Blue Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Diamond Blue Metallic (LM5U) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/diamond-blue-metallic-lm5u/944.

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

See real photos of Diamond Blue Metallic (LM5U) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/diamond-blue-metallic-lm5u/911.

What does Porsche Diamond Blue Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Diamond Blue Metallic (LM5U) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/diamond-blue-metallic-lm5u/924.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Diamond Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Diamond Blue Metallic is #8F9095. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Diamond Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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