Gentian Blue Metallic
Lighting & Paint Reference
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.
Factory color sample
Model availability (40)
Code history (4)
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. |
Similar Colors ΔE is the color-difference value; the smaller, the more similar.
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FAQ (11)
What is Porsche paint code M5D?
M5D is the Porsche paint code for Gentian Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color offered since 2017.
What color is Porsche Gentian Blue Metallic?
Gentian Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #002B6C). Its paint code is M5D.
What years was Porsche Gentian Blue Metallic available?
Gentian Blue Metallic has been offered since 2017 and is still in production.
Is Porsche Gentian Blue Metallic still available?
Yes. Gentian Blue Metallic is currently in production.
Which Porsche models came in Gentian Blue Metallic?
Gentian Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 718, 911, Macan, Panamera, Taycan.
What does Porsche Gentian Blue Metallic look like on a 718?
See real photos of Gentian Blue Metallic (M5D) on the Porsche 718 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/gentian-blue-metallic/718.
What does Porsche Gentian Blue Metallic look like on a 911?
See real photos of Gentian Blue Metallic (M5D) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/gentian-blue-metallic/911.
What does Porsche Gentian Blue Metallic look like on a Macan?
See real photos of Gentian Blue Metallic (M5D) on the Porsche Macan at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/gentian-blue-metallic/macan.
Is Gentian Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?
No. Gentian Blue Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.
What is the hex code for Porsche Gentian Blue Metallic?
The hex code for Gentian Blue Metallic is #002B6C. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.
Is Porsche Gentian Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?
Gentian Blue Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.