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Fish Silver Grey

Fish Silver Grey

/colors/fish-silver-grey · ID: C907 ·
German name: fischsilbergrau
Paint code
505
HEX
#AABECF
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Silver
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
16
Model availability
3
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
This early 356 shade transforms dramatically with light—appearing as aggressive slate in shadows, then shifting to an almost blue-tinged silver in sunlight. One of Porsche's most chameleon-like colors from the marque's formative years.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#c9f5ff
Overcast#AABECF
Shade#6d7880
Golden hour#c8d2e1

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 #AABECF
Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

Model Generation Years Tier
356 Years1951, 1952, 1953 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
505 Historical — Primary code
505 Primary code
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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Community photos Total 16 photos

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FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code 505?

505 is the Porsche paint code for Fish Silver Grey, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Fish Silver Grey?

Fish Silver Grey is a solid Porsche paint color in the silver family (hex #AABECF). Its paint code is 505.

Which Porsche models came in Fish Silver Grey?

Fish Silver Grey was offered on the Porsche 356.

What does Porsche Fish Silver Grey look like on a 356?

See real photos of Fish Silver Grey (505) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/fish-silver-grey/356.

Is Fish Silver Grey a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Fish Silver Grey was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Fish Silver Grey?

The hex code for Fish Silver Grey is #AABECF. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Fish Silver Grey metallic or non-metallic?

Fish Silver Grey is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.