Essmann Green

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German name: Essmanngrün

Paint code

24C

HEX

#4D7A4B

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Green

Introduced year

2023

Discontinued year

—

Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

—

Source

Porsche Newsroom

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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One of the most storied colors in Porsche's modern catalogue — a rich, vivid, medium-bright green solid that began as the company livery of a German electrical contracting firm and became, through thirty years of personal Porsche ordering, the first customer-originated color to be formally named and added to the factory PTS programme. Essmann Green (Essmanngrün, code 24C) was officially announced by Porsche Newsroom in February 2023 and made available from March 2023 on the 911, 718, and Taycan. Michael Essmann, Managing Director of Elektro Essmann, first had a 964 Carrera RS 3.6 painted in this shade in 1992, followed by a 997 GT3 RS 4.0 and most recently a 992 GT3 Touring — the latter triggering the formal PTS Plus development process that required a new recipe of over 100 ingredients. Porsche Newsroom confirms the complete story of the color's development. The Essmann sons have competed in Porsche Sports Cup in cars featuring this green, cementing the color's place as a genuine family legacy immortalized in Stuttgart paint code.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#5b9d62

Overcast#4D7A4B

Shade#324a31

Golden hour#6b8e5d

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 #4D7A4B

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code 24C?

24C is the Porsche paint code for Essmann Green, a solid factory color offered since 2023.

What color is Porsche Essmann Green?

Essmann Green is a solid Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #4D7A4B). Its paint code is 24C.

What years was Porsche Essmann Green available?

Essmann Green has been offered since 2023 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Essmann Green still available?

Yes. Essmann Green is currently in production through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program.

Is Essmann Green a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Essmann Green 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 Essmann Green?

The hex code for Essmann Green is #4D7A4B. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Essmann Green metallic or non-metallic?

Essmann Green is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.