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Glacier White

Glacier White

/colors/glacier-white-3au · ID: C489 ·
German name: Firnweiß
Paint code
3AU
HEX
#F8F8FF
Finish type
Solid
Color family
White
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
3AT
Source
Factory Overview 993
Community photos
92
Model availability
6
Code history
3
Sighting count
Glacier White (paint code 3AU) is a solid-finish Porsche color in the white family. Known as "Firnweiß" in the original German Porsche color catalogs.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffff
Overcast#F8F8FF
Shade#9c9ca1
Golden hour#ffffff

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 #F8F8FF
Digital approximation only

Model availability (6)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation993, 996 Years1997, 2003, 2004 Standard
Boxster Generation986 Years1997, 1998, 1999 Standard

Code history (3)

Code Era Years Primary
5713 356A 1957–1959 Primary code
3AU Historical Primary code
3AT Historical (alt)
1957–1959
5713 Primary code
356A
3AU Primary code
Historical
3AT
Historical (alt)

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 92 photos

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FAQ (8)

What is Porsche paint code 3AU?

3AU is the Porsche paint code for Glacier White, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Glacier White?

Glacier White is a solid Porsche paint color in the white family (hex #F8F8FF). Its paint code is 3AU.

Which Porsche models came in Glacier White?

Glacier White was offered on the Porsche 911, Boxster.

What does Porsche Glacier White look like on a 911?

See real photos of Glacier White (3AU) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/glacier-white-3au/911.

What does Porsche Glacier White look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Glacier White (3AU) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/glacier-white-3au/boxster.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Glacier White?

The hex code for Glacier White is #F8F8FF. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Glacier White metallic or non-metallic?

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