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Graphite Grey Metallic

Graphite Grey Metallic

/colors/graphite-grey-metallic · ID: C897 ·
German name: graphitgrau-metallic
Paint code
Z63
HEX
#758286
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
14
Model availability
0
Code history
1
Sighting count
A sophisticated evolution of classic Slate Grey with just enough metallic shimmer to catch the light. This modern shade pairs beautifully with dark red interiors, though most owners sadly stick with black.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#8aa8ae
Overcast#758286
Shade#4b5253
Golden hour#939698

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 #758286
Digital approximation only

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
Z63 Historical Primary code
Z63 Primary code
Historical

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 (5)

What is Porsche paint code Z63?

Z63 is the Porsche paint code for Graphite Grey Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Graphite Grey Metallic?

Graphite Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #758286). Its paint code is Z63.

Is Graphite Grey Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Graphite Grey Metallic?

The hex code for Graphite Grey Metallic is #758286. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Graphite Grey Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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