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Light Blue Metallic

Light Blue Metallic

/colors/light-blue-metallic-lm5z · ID: C588 ·
German name: Hellblau Metallic
Paint code
LM5Z
HEX
#9CC0CC
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
1982
Discontinued year
1982
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
33
Model availability
3
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
Pale metallic blue that blends seamlessly with silvery undertones for a calm, technical presence. The finish shifts subtly with lighting while maintaining period-correct elegance across late-70s and early-80s 911, 924, and 928 models.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#b8f8ff
Overcast#9CC0CC
Shade#65787f
Golden hour#bad4de

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 #9CC0CC
Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Metallic
928 Generation928 Metallic
944 Generation944/951 Years1982 Metallic

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
LM5Z 80s Porsche format 1982–1982 Primary code
30T Historical ?–1979
1982–1982
LM5Z Primary code
80s Porsche format
?–1979
30T
Historical

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 33 photos

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FAQ (11)

What is Porsche paint code LM5Z?

LM5Z is the Porsche paint code for Light Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1982 to 1982.

What color is Porsche Light Blue Metallic?

Light Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #9CC0CC). Its paint code is LM5Z.

What years was Porsche Light Blue Metallic available?

Light Blue Metallic was offered from 1982 to 1982.

Is Porsche Light Blue Metallic still available?

No. Light Blue Metallic was discontinued in 1982.

Which Porsche models came in Light Blue Metallic?

Light Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 924, 928.

What does Porsche Light Blue Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Light Blue Metallic (LM5Z) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/light-blue-metallic-lm5z/944.

What does Porsche Light Blue Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Light Blue Metallic (LM5Z) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/light-blue-metallic-lm5z/924.

What does Porsche Light Blue Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Light Blue Metallic (LM5Z) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/light-blue-metallic-lm5z/928.

Is Light Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Light Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Light Blue Metallic is #9CC0CC. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Light Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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