Glacier Metallic

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German name: Gletscher Metallic

Paint code

LY5U

HEX

#C5D9DD

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

1989

Discontinued year

1991

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

Factory Overview 944

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#e8ffff

Overcast#C5D9DD

Shade#7d888a

Golden hour#e3edef

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 #C5D9DD

Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code LY5U?

LY5U is the Porsche paint code for Glacier Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1989 to 1991.

What color is Porsche Glacier Metallic?

Glacier Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #C5D9DD). Its paint code is LY5U.

What years was Porsche Glacier Metallic available?

Glacier Metallic was offered from 1989 to 1991.

Is Porsche Glacier Metallic still available?

No. Glacier Metallic was discontinued in 1991.

Which Porsche models came in Glacier Metallic?

Glacier Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944.

What does Porsche Glacier Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Glacier Metallic (LY5U) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/glacier-metallic/944.

Is Glacier Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Glacier Metallic?

The hex code for Glacier Metallic is #C5D9DD. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Glacier Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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