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Irish Green

Irish Green

/colors/irish-green-l22e · ID: C018 ·
German name: irishgreen
Paint code
L22E
HEX
#0B430E
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Green
Introduced year
1965
Discontinued year
1973
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
213
Source
—
Community photos
80
Model availability
13
Code history
5
Sighting count
—
Irish Green (paint code L22E) is a widely available solid-finish Porsche color in the green family. Produced from 1965 to 1973. This color is available exclusively through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#0d5612
Overcast#0B430E
Shade#09270b
Golden hour#295720

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 #0B430E
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (13)

Model Generation Years Tier
356 Generation356 Years1964, 1965 Standard
911 Generation901/911 Years1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970 Standard
914 Generation914 Years1970, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1976 Standard

Code history (5)

Code Era Years Primary
6606 F-Series 911 1965–1971 Primary code
6406 356C 1964–1965
213 F-Series 911 (alt) 1965–1971
L22E 70s format 1965–1973
Y79 PTS —
1964–1965
6406
356C
1965–1971
6606 Primary code
F-Series 911
1965–1971
213
F-Series 911 (alt)
1965–1973
L22E
70s format
Y79
PTS

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 80 photos

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FAQ (11)

What is Porsche paint code L22E?

L22E is the Porsche paint code for Irish Green, a solid factory color offered from 1965 to 1973.

What color is Porsche Irish Green?

Irish Green is a solid Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #0B430E). Its paint code is L22E.

What years was Porsche Irish Green available?

Irish Green was offered from 1965 to 1973.

Is Porsche Irish Green still available?

No. Irish Green was discontinued in 1973.

Which Porsche models came in Irish Green?

Irish Green was offered on the Porsche 356, 911, 914.

What does Porsche Irish Green look like on a 356?

See real photos of Irish Green (L22E) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/irish-green-l22e/356.

What does Porsche Irish Green look like on a 911?

See real photos of Irish Green (L22E) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/irish-green-l22e/911.

What does Porsche Irish Green look like on a 914?

See real photos of Irish Green (L22E) on the Porsche 914 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/irish-green-l22e/914.

Is Irish Green a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Irish Green is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche Irish Green?

The hex code for Irish Green is #0B430E. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Irish Green metallic or non-metallic?

Irish Green is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.