Estoril Blue Metallic

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German name: Estorilblau Metallic

Paint code

3E5

HEX

#4570A1

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 bright, medium-to-medium-dark metallic blue named after Estoril, Portugal — a village on the Atlantic coast near Lisbon that became synonymous with European motorsport through the Circuito do Estoril, the Portuguese F1 Grand Prix venue that hosted races from 1984 to 1996 — Estoril Blue Metallic (Estorillblau Metallic, code 3E5) was offered briefly on the 997 and 987 platforms in 2008 and 2009. Rennbow notes it 'features a bright blue enhanced by subtle metallic flake' and explicitly distinguishes it from BMW's well-known Estoril Blue, noting the Porsche color is 'entirely distinct and unrelated' with visual character closer to Gemini Blue. The rarity score of 2 reflects genuine scarcity — a two-year window on a specific generation of two-door Porsches means total production numbers were modest, and correctly documented examples are prized by 997 and 987 specialists. The Estoril naming connects the car directly to Portugal's golden era of grand prix racing.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#5190d1

Overcast#4570A1

Shade#2f4761

Golden hour#6384b3

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 #4570A1

Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

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 3E5?

3E5 is the Porsche paint code for Estoril Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Estoril Blue Metallic?

Estoril Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #4570A1). Its paint code is 3E5.

Which Porsche models came in Estoril Blue Metallic?

Estoril Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911.

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

See real photos of Estoril Blue Metallic (3E5) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/estoril-blue-metallic/911.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Estoril Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Estoril Blue Metallic is #4570A1. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Estoril Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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