Mauritius Blue

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German name: Mauritiusblau

Paint code

LY5A

HEX

#122C4A

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

1981

Discontinued year

1982

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

Factory Overview 924

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Mauritius Blue (code LY5A) is a vivid, saturated medium blue from the VW Group palette — a clean, direct hue that takes its name from the Indian Ocean island nation renowned for its vivid, deeply colored coastal waters. In character it reads as a confident, warm-toned blue without the cool reserve of European metallic blues or the extreme depth of night blues — a color with the directness and tropical intensity its naming reference suggests. As an LY code shared across the VW Group, it appeared on Porsche, Volkswagen, and Audi platforms simultaneously during its active period. On the 924 and 911 SC it represented a vivid blue option that was warmer and more assertive than the period's more conservative blues. As a color named for an island known for its extraordinary natural beauty and the specific intensity of the Indian Ocean at that latitude, Mauritius Blue delivers on its geographic promise — a blue that is unmistakably and confidently itself.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#153960

Overcast#122C4A

Shade#0e1c2c

Golden hour#30405c

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 #122C4A

Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

Model Generation Years Tier

924 Generation924 Years1981, 1982 Standard

944 Generation944/951 Years1982 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary

LY5A 80s Porsche format 1981–1982 Primary code

1981–1982

LY5A Primary code

80s Porsche format

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.

Similar Colors

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Manaus Blue

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Azurite Blue

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Prussian Blue Metallic

33X ΔE 4.04 Same family

Midnight Blue Metallic

37W ΔE 4.54 Same family

Helios Blue Metallic

LA5Y ΔE 4.69 Same family

Albert Blue

325 ΔE 6.71 Same family

Azure Blue 356

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Aga Blue

6608 ΔE 6.81 Same family

Pantone 296C

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Night Blue Metallic

M5X ΔE 5.01 Same family

Aquamarine Blue

5707 ΔE 7.31 Same family

Ultra Blue

R5013 ΔE 7.33 Same family

Santorin Blue Metallic

Z5K ΔE 5.42 Same family

Montego Blue Metallic

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Palace Blue Metallic

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944 Cobalt Blue Metallic

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Community photos Total 5 photos

By model

1982 Porsche 924 Turbo in Mauritius Blue

9241982Overcast@angliacarauctions

FAQ (10)

What is Porsche paint code LY5A?

LY5A is the Porsche paint code for Mauritius Blue, a solid factory color offered from 1981 to 1982.

What color is Porsche Mauritius Blue?

Mauritius Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #122C4A). Its paint code is LY5A.

What years was Porsche Mauritius Blue available?

Mauritius Blue was offered from 1981 to 1982.

Is Porsche Mauritius Blue still available?

No. Mauritius Blue was discontinued in 1982.

Which Porsche models came in Mauritius Blue?

Mauritius Blue was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.

What does Porsche Mauritius Blue look like on a 924?

See real photos of Mauritius Blue (LY5A) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/mauritius-blue/924.

What does Porsche Mauritius Blue look like on a 944?

See real photos of Mauritius Blue (LY5A) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/mauritius-blue/944.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Mauritius Blue?

The hex code for Mauritius Blue is #122C4A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Mauritius Blue metallic or non-metallic?

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