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Dove Blue Metallic

Dove Blue Metallic

/colors/dove-blue-metallic-lm5p · ID: C604 ·
German name: Taubenblau Metallic
Paint code
LM5P
HEX
#6E93C9
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
1989
Discontinued year
1990
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
39
Model availability
4
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
A brief offering during the transaxle era's final years, this softened medium blue metallic flies under the radar. Its understated nature means most enthusiasts overlook it, despite being genuinely distinct from more common blues.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#82beff
Overcast#6E93C9
Shade#495d7a
Golden hour#8ca7db

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 #6E93C9
Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation964 Metallic
928 Generation928 Metallic
944 Generation944/951 Years1989, 1990 Metallic

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
LM5P 80s Porsche format 1989–1990 Primary code
37B Historical —
1989–1990
LM5P Primary code
80s Porsche format
37B
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 LM5P?

LM5P is the Porsche paint code for Dove Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1989 to 1990.

What color is Porsche Dove Blue Metallic?

Dove Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #6E93C9). Its paint code is LM5P.

What years was Porsche Dove Blue Metallic available?

Dove Blue Metallic was offered from 1989 to 1990.

Is Porsche Dove Blue Metallic still available?

No. Dove Blue Metallic was discontinued in 1990.

Which Porsche models came in Dove Blue Metallic?

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

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

See real photos of Dove Blue Metallic (LM5P) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/dove-blue-metallic-lm5p/944.

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

See real photos of Dove Blue Metallic (LM5P) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/dove-blue-metallic-lm5p/911.

What does Porsche Dove Blue Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Dove Blue Metallic (LM5P) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/dove-blue-metallic-lm5p/928.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Dove Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Dove Blue Metallic is #6E93C9. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Dove Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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