Graphite 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 (10)
Code history (3)
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 (10)
What is Porsche paint code M5G?
M5G is the Porsche paint code for Graphite Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 2017 to 2021.
What color is Porsche Graphite Blue Metallic?
Graphite Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #607E96). Its paint code is M5G.
What years was Porsche Graphite Blue Metallic available?
Graphite Blue Metallic was offered from 2017 to 2021.
Is Porsche Graphite Blue Metallic still available?
No. Graphite Blue Metallic was discontinued in 2021.
Which Porsche models came in Graphite Blue Metallic?
Graphite Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 718, 911.
What does Porsche Graphite Blue Metallic look like on a 718?
See real photos of Graphite Blue Metallic (M5G) on the Porsche 718 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/graphite-blue-metallic/718.
What does Porsche Graphite Blue Metallic look like on a 911?
See real photos of Graphite Blue Metallic (M5G) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/graphite-blue-metallic/911.
Is Graphite Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?
No. Graphite Blue Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.
What is the hex code for Porsche Graphite Blue Metallic?
The hex code for Graphite Blue Metallic is #607E96. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.
Is Porsche Graphite Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?
Graphite Blue Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.