Fountain Blue Metallic

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German name: Fontänenblau Metallic

Paint code

W41

HEX

#bcc9d9

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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Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#deffff

Overcast#bcc9d9

Shade#777f88

Golden hour#daddeb

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 #bcc9d9

Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

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 W41?

W41 is the Porsche paint code for Fountain Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Fountain Blue Metallic?

Fountain Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #BCC9D9). Its paint code is W41.

Which Porsche models came in Fountain Blue Metallic?

Fountain Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911.

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

See real photos of Fountain Blue Metallic (W41) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/fountain-blue-metallic/911.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Fountain Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Fountain Blue Metallic is #BCC9D9. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Fountain Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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