Inari Silver Metallic

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German name: Inarisilber Metallic

Paint code

L94A

HEX

#B8C4B8

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Silver

Introduced year

1980

Discontinued year

1981

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

Factory Overview 924

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Inari Silver Metallic (Inarisilber Metallic, code L94A) is a soft, pale green-silver metallic at #B8C4B8 — the metallic variant of the Inari Silver entry, with fine flake giving it a faint shimmer that emphasizes the colour's unusual green-silver character. Like its solid counterpart, the metallic finish makes the green undertone more apparent in certain lighting, shifting between a muted sage green and a pale, silvery neutral depending on the angle. Code L94A is confirmed on the 924 and 924 Turbo (931) in 1980–1981, appearing in touch-up paint records alongside Onyx Green Metallic as the complementary upper-body tone in the period's distinctive two-tone specification. Rennbow notes that Inari Silver is most commonly seen as part of a smart two-tone scheme on the 924 and 924 Turbo, paired with Onyx Green below the beltline, and suggests the name was likely derived from the crystalline Finnish lake rather than the Shinto deity. Two documented community examples confirm the colour's narrow production window and rarity among surviving first-generation 924 examples in original specification.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#d9fdef

Overcast#B8C4B8

Shade#747a74

Golden hour#d6d8ca

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 #B8C4B8

Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier

924 Generation924 Years1980, 1981 Metallic

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary

L94A 70s format 1980–1981 Primary code

1980–1981

L94A Primary code

70s format

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code L94A?

L94A is the Porsche paint code for Inari Silver Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1980 to 1981.

What color is Porsche Inari Silver Metallic?

Inari Silver Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the silver family (hex #B8C4B8). Its paint code is L94A.

What years was Porsche Inari Silver Metallic available?

Inari Silver Metallic was offered from 1980 to 1981.

Is Porsche Inari Silver Metallic still available?

No. Inari Silver Metallic was discontinued in 1981.

Which Porsche models came in Inari Silver Metallic?

Inari Silver Metallic was offered on the Porsche 924.

What does Porsche Inari Silver Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Inari Silver Metallic (L94A) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/inari-silver-metallic/924.

Is Inari Silver Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Inari Silver Metallic?

The hex code for Inari Silver Metallic is #B8C4B8. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Inari Silver Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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