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Lime Green

Lime Green

/colors/lime-green-137 · ID: C334 ·
German name: Gelbgrün
Paint code
137
HEX
#B0EA55
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Green
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
1974
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
G-Series 911
Community photos
40
Model availability
5
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
Lime Green (Gelbgrün / Limettengrün, code 137) is one of the most vivid and characterful colors in Porsche's history — a brilliant, fully saturated yellow-green solid that splits the difference between green and yellow in the most assertive possible way, producing a color that is simultaneously startling, joyful, and unmistakably of its era. Unlike the more subdued greens available in the same period, Lime Green makes no apologies for its visibility: it was intended to be seen. The color appeared primarily on the 911 and 914 during the early-to-mid 1970s, where it was one of several extreme solids that defined the period's palette alongside Signal Orange, Tangerine, and Bahia Red. Code 137 is documented on multiple Porsche platforms of the era, and Lime Green remains one of the most recognizable and photographed period colors in the Porsche community. Rennbow's assessment places it among the more uncommon period colors, as the vivid hue limited its appeal to a subset of buyers even in an era that embraced bold choices.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#d0ff6f
Overcast#B0EA55
Shade#6e8d3e
Golden hour#cefe67

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 #B0EA55
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (5)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation930 Years1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 Standard
914 Generation914 Years1974 Standard

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
137 G-Series ?–1974 Primary code
226 G-Series ?–1972 Primary code
?–1974
137 Primary code
G-Series
?–1972
226 Primary code
G-Series

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 40 photos

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FAQ (8)

What is Porsche paint code 137?

137 is the Porsche paint code for Lime Green, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Lime Green?

Lime Green is a solid Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #B0EA55). Its paint code is 137.

Which Porsche models came in Lime Green?

Lime Green was offered on the Porsche 914, 911.

What does Porsche Lime Green look like on a 914?

See real photos of Lime Green (137) on the Porsche 914 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/lime-green-137/914.

What does Porsche Lime Green look like on a 911?

See real photos of Lime Green (137) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/lime-green-137/911.

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

No. Lime Green was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Lime Green?

The hex code for Lime Green is #B0EA55. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Lime Green metallic or non-metallic?

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