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Lava Grey Metallic

Lava Grey Metallic

/colors/lava-grey-metallic · ID: C730 ·
German name: Lavagrau Metallic
Paint code
Z7L
HEX
#373737
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
Porsche PTS media site
Community photos
30
Model availability
0
Code history
2
Sighting count
Lava Grey Metallic (Lavagrau Metallic, code Z7L) is a very dark, near-black grey metallic at #373737 — a graphite-adjacent shade with enough metallic particle density to give it a subtle shimmer at close range, while reading as essentially dark charcoal from a distance. It occupies the darker end of the grey family, closer to Jet Black Metallic in visual impact than to the mid-greys like Agate or Slate, yet remaining unmistakably metallic rather than black. The colour appears in the Porsche PTS catalogue as a confirmed available option, with two documented community examples reflecting its selective take-up. Within the volcanic-themed naming family that includes Lava Orange and Volcano Grey, Lava Grey represents the dark, restrained counterpoint — a colour for buyers who want the stealthy near-black quality of Jet Black but with the understated distinction of a visible metallic character in raking light. Its PTS status places it in the category of colours available for sophisticated, low-key customisation.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#414748
Overcast#373737
Shade#232323
Golden hour#554b49

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 #373737
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
Z7L Historical Primary code
Z7L PTS
Z7L Primary code
Historical
Z7L
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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FAQ (5)

What is Porsche paint code Z7L?

Z7L is the Porsche paint code for Lava Grey Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Lava Grey Metallic?

Lava Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #373737). Its paint code is Z7L.

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

Yes. Lava Grey Metallic 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 Lava Grey Metallic?

The hex code for Lava Grey Metallic is #373737. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Lava Grey Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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