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Heron Grey (1963)

Heron Grey (1963)

/colors/heron-grey-1963 · ID: C229 ·
German name: Reihergrau
Paint code
6207
HEX
#E9E9E4
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
1962
Discontinued year
1963
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Stuttcars PDF
Community photos
10
Model availability
4
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
More of a cool off-white than true grey, this 356-era color embodies early Porsche elegance. Like most period greys, it's absolutely stunning with a red interior—a combination that defines classic Porsche taste.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffff
Overcast#E9E9E4
Shade#939390
Golden hour#fffdf6

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 #E9E9E4
Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Model Generation Years Tier
356 Generation356 Years1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 Standard

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
6207 356 (1963) 1962–1963 Primary code
6007 356B 1960–1961
1960–1961
6007
356B
1962–1963
6207 Primary code
356 (1963)

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 10 photos

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FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code 6207?

6207 is the Porsche paint code for Heron Grey (1963), a solid factory color offered from 1962 to 1963.

What color is Porsche Heron Grey (1963)?

Heron Grey (1963) is a solid Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #E9E9E4). Its paint code is 6207.

What years was Porsche Heron Grey (1963) available?

Heron Grey (1963) was offered from 1962 to 1963.

Is Porsche Heron Grey (1963) still available?

No. Heron Grey (1963) was discontinued in 1963.

Which Porsche models came in Heron Grey (1963)?

Heron Grey (1963) was offered on the Porsche 356.

What does Porsche Heron Grey (1963) look like on a 356?

See real photos of Heron Grey (1963) (6207) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/heron-grey-1963/356.

Is Heron Grey (1963) a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Heron Grey (1963) was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Heron Grey (1963)?

The hex code for Heron Grey (1963) is #E9E9E4. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Heron Grey (1963) metallic or non-metallic?

Heron Grey (1963) is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.