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Fern Green

Fern Green

/colors/fern-green · ID: C365 ·
German name: Farngrün
Paint code
273
HEX
#42C098
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Green
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
1978
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
G-Series 911
Community photos
16
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
Near-mythical status among Porsche collectors—a blue-grey-green that appeared for basically one model year and was rarely ordered. Finding one is like discovering automotive treasure. This understated shade embodies the late-70s aesthetic when Porsche colors were beautifully complex.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#4ef8c6
Overcast#42C098
Shade#31745f
Golden hour#60d4aa

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 #42C098
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation930 Years1978 Standard
928 Generation928 Years1978 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
273 Late 70s ?–1978 Primary code
?–1978
273 Primary code
Late 70s

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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Community photos Total 16 photos

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FAQ (8)

What is Porsche paint code 273?

273 is the Porsche paint code for Fern Green, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Fern Green?

Fern Green is a solid Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #42C098). Its paint code is 273.

Which Porsche models came in Fern Green?

Fern Green was offered on the Porsche 928, 911.

What does Porsche Fern Green look like on a 928?

See real photos of Fern Green (273) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/fern-green/928.

What does Porsche Fern Green look like on a 911?

See real photos of Fern Green (273) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/fern-green/911.

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

No. Fern Green was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Fern Green?

The hex code for Fern Green is #42C098. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Fern Green metallic or non-metallic?

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