Gaboon Grey

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Overcast#E9E9E5

Shade#939390

Golden hour#fffdf7

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 #E9E9E5

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 (10)

What is Porsche paint code LY7A?

LY7A is the Porsche paint code for Gaboon Grey, a solid factory color offered from 1982 to 1982.

What color is Porsche Gaboon Grey?

Gaboon Grey is a solid Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #E9E9E5). Its paint code is LY7A.

What years was Porsche Gaboon Grey available?

Gaboon Grey was offered from 1982 to 1982.

Is Porsche Gaboon Grey still available?

No. Gaboon Grey was discontinued in 1982.

Which Porsche models came in Gaboon Grey?

Gaboon Grey was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.

What does Porsche Gaboon Grey look like on a 924?

See real photos of Gaboon Grey (LY7A) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/gaboon-grey/924.

What does Porsche Gaboon Grey look like on a 944?

See real photos of Gaboon Grey (LY7A) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/gaboon-grey/944.

Is Gaboon Grey a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Gaboon Grey?

The hex code for Gaboon Grey is #E9E9E5. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Gaboon Grey metallic or non-metallic?

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