Graphite Metallic

Direct sun#535e67

Overcast#46494F

Shade#2c2e32

Golden hour#645d61

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 #46494F

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

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 (10)

What is Porsche paint code LB7V?

LB7V is the Porsche paint code for Graphite Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1985 to 1986.

What color is Porsche Graphite Metallic?

Graphite Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #46494F). Its paint code is LB7V.

What years was Porsche Graphite Metallic available?

Graphite Metallic was offered from 1985 to 1986.

Is Porsche Graphite Metallic still available?

No. Graphite Metallic was discontinued in 1986.

Which Porsche models came in Graphite Metallic?

Graphite Metallic was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.

What does Porsche Graphite Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Graphite Metallic (LB7V) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/graphite-metallic/924.

What does Porsche Graphite Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Graphite Metallic (LB7V) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/graphite-metallic/944.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Graphite Metallic?

The hex code for Graphite Metallic is #46494F. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Graphite Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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