Malachite Metallic

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German name: Malachit Metallic

Paint code

96Y

HEX

#02567C

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Green

Introduced year

1977

Discontinued year

1977

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

Factory Overview 924

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

—

Malachite Metallic (code 96Y) is a vivid, deeply saturated dark green metallic with a jewel-like intensity that references the same malachite mineral heritage as its related code 2B5, but likely in a slightly different formulation or for a different model application. Like the malachite stone itself — a copper carbonate prized for its vivid banded green — the color presents with genuine chromatic density and complexity that rewards close inspection. The metallic grain produces a surface quality that shifts perceptibly between direct and ambient light, with the vivid base color leading in all conditions. Its specific production period and model associations are not as extensively documented as some of the broader-market metallic greens, suggesting it may have occupied a more specialized position within the palette. In the enthusiast community, any surviving Porsche in either Malachite formulation tends to attract considerable attention, as genuinely dark, vivid green metallics from the air-cooled and early water-cooled eras are among the most desirable and least commonly encountered original-paint configurations.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#026fa1

Overcast#02567C

Shade#073549

Golden hour#206a8e

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 #02567C

Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier

924 Generation924 Years1977 Metallic

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary

96Y G-Series 1977–1977 Primary code

1977–1977

96Y 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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FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code 96Y?

96Y is the Porsche paint code for Malachite Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1977 to 1977.

What color is Porsche Malachite Metallic?

Malachite Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #02567C). Its paint code is 96Y.

What years was Porsche Malachite Metallic available?

Malachite Metallic was offered from 1977 to 1977.

Is Porsche Malachite Metallic still available?

No. Malachite Metallic was discontinued in 1977.

Which Porsche models came in Malachite Metallic?

Malachite Metallic was offered on the Porsche 924.

What does Porsche Malachite Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Malachite Metallic (96Y) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/malachite-metallic/924.

Is Malachite Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Malachite Metallic?

The hex code for Malachite Metallic is #02567C. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Malachite Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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