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Maritime Blue

Maritime Blue

/colors/maritime-blue-lm5a · ID: C612 ·
German name: Maritimblau
Paint code
LM5A
HEX
#354a9b
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
1991
Discontinued year
1991
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
120
Model availability
4
Code history
3
Sighting count
—
A strong, honest blue without metallic flash, Maritime Blue connects to Porsche's nautical heritage through its name and character. The solid finish from the early 90s now lives on in Paint to Sample, offering clean color that lets the car's form take center stage.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#3f5fca
Overcast#354a9b
Shade#25315c
Golden hour#535ead

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 #354a9b
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (4)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation964 Standard
928 Generation928 Standard
944 Generation944/951 Years1991 Standard
968 Generation968 Standard

Code history (3)

Code Era Years Primary
LM5A 80s Porsche format 1991–1991 Primary code
38B 80s era 1989–1994
5MB PTS —
1989–1994
38B
80s era
1991–1991
LM5A Primary code
80s Porsche format
5MB
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 (11)

What is Porsche paint code LM5A?

LM5A is the Porsche paint code for Maritime Blue, a solid factory color offered from 1991 to 1991.

What color is Porsche Maritime Blue?

Maritime Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #354A9B). Its paint code is LM5A.

What years was Porsche Maritime Blue available?

Maritime Blue was offered from 1991 to 1991.

Is Porsche Maritime Blue still available?

No. Maritime Blue was discontinued in 1991.

Which Porsche models came in Maritime Blue?

Maritime Blue was offered on the Porsche 944, 911, 928, 968.

What does Porsche Maritime Blue look like on a 944?

See real photos of Maritime Blue (LM5A) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/maritime-blue-lm5a/944.

What does Porsche Maritime Blue look like on a 911?

See real photos of Maritime Blue (LM5A) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/maritime-blue-lm5a/911.

What does Porsche Maritime Blue look like on a 928?

See real photos of Maritime Blue (LM5A) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/maritime-blue-lm5a/928.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Maritime Blue?

The hex code for Maritime Blue is #354A9B. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Maritime Blue metallic or non-metallic?

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