Manaus Blue

/colors/manaus-blue · ID: C735 ·

German name: Manausblau

Paint code

W50

HEX

#04285A

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

—

Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Porsche PTS media site

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Manaus Blue (code W50) is a vivid, strong blue PTS color that takes its name from the Brazilian city of Manaus, capital of the Amazonas state and the gateway city to the Amazon rainforest — a location associated with the vivid, intense colors of the natural world at its most concentrated. The Amazon basin's most famous blue is the color of the tributary rivers where dark and clear waters meet, and Manaus Blue captures something of that tropical intensity in an automotive solid — a confident, saturated blue without the restraint of more conventional European blues. As a PTS option, it requires the standard ordering process and has been specified primarily on 911 and 718 models by buyers who want a blue with geographic adventure built into its name and sufficient chromatic confidence to be visible from a distance. The Amazonas association gives it a particular appeal for buyers interested in Porsche's history with Brazil and South America, where the brand has had a significant and long-standing enthusiast community.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#053475

Overcast#04285A

Shade#071935

Golden hour#223c6c

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 #04285A

Digital approximation only

Code history (2)

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 W50?

W50 is the Porsche paint code for Manaus Blue, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Manaus Blue?

Manaus Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #04285A). Its paint code is W50.

Is Manaus Blue a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Manaus Blue 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 Manaus Blue?

The hex code for Manaus Blue is #04285A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Manaus Blue metallic or non-metallic?

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