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Lighter Green

Lighter Green

/colors/lighter-green · ID: C650 ·
German name: Hellgrün
Paint code
227
HEX
#36b98b
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Green
Introduced year
1970
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
39
Model availability
0
Code history
1
Sighting count
Lighter Green (code 227 PTS) is a delicate, very pale solid green available through the Porsche PTS program — a soft, almost ethereal hue positioned at the very lightest end of the green palette, where green merges with white and the color's identity becomes more suggestion than statement. In character it reads as the palest possible botanical reference: early spring growth, fresh shoots, or the very first leaves after winter — a color associated with renewal, delicacy, and quiet optimism. As a PTS entry related to the 227 code family (Birchgreen / Light Green), it represents the further refinement and lightening of an already subtle color into something even more restrained. The color is occasionally confused with Mint Green or similar pale greens, but its position as a specifically ordered PTS finish distinguishes it as a buyer-driven specification rather than a catalog color. As one of the rarer PTS greens by production volume, documented examples are uncommon, and its extreme delicacy makes it a finish that rewards careful inspection under changing light conditions to fully appreciate.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#40efb5
Overcast#36b98b
Shade#296f57
Golden hour#54cd9d

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 #36b98b
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
227 PTS
227
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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code 227?

227 is the Porsche paint code for Lighter Green, a solid factory color offered since 1970.

What color is Porsche Lighter Green?

Lighter Green is a solid Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #36B98B). Its paint code is 227.

What years was Porsche Lighter Green available?

Lighter Green has been offered since 1970 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Lighter Green still available?

Yes. Lighter Green is currently in production through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program.

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

Yes. Lighter 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 Lighter Green?

The hex code for Lighter Green is #36B98B. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Lighter Green metallic or non-metallic?

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