Meteor Grey Metallic

Meteor Grey Metallic (code M7W) is a medium-dark, slightly warm grey metallic — a composed, sophisticated finish with a subtle brown or green undertone that gives it more character than pure silver without the chromatic commitment of a clearly tinted grey. The meteor reference evokes the specific silvery-grey of metallic meteorite material — a grey associated with space, precision, and the extraordinary, rather than the conventional neutrality of standard grey. It has been available on the 911, 718, and other modern Porsche platforms as a premium grey metallic option in the contemporary palette. In direct light the metallic grain produces a clean, directional shimmer; in shade the grey base asserts itself with quiet authority. As one of several grey metallics in the modern catalog, Meteor Grey Metallic distinguishes itself through its slightly warmer, more complex undertone relative to the cooler Quartzite or Slate greys, appealing to buyers who want a grey with more personality than standard silver without departing from essentially neutral territory.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Model availability (26)

Code history (1)

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 M7W?

M7W is the Porsche paint code for Meteor Grey Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 2005 to 2012.

What color is Porsche Meteor Grey Metallic?

Meteor Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #989A9B). Its paint code is M7W.

What years was Porsche Meteor Grey Metallic available?

Meteor Grey Metallic was offered from 2005 to 2012.

Is Porsche Meteor Grey Metallic still available?

No. Meteor Grey Metallic was discontinued in 2012.

Which Porsche models came in Meteor Grey Metallic?

Meteor Grey Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayenne, Cayman.

What does Porsche Meteor Grey Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Meteor Grey Metallic (M7W) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/meteor-grey-metallic/911.

What does Porsche Meteor Grey Metallic look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Meteor Grey Metallic (M7W) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/meteor-grey-metallic/boxster.

What does Porsche Meteor Grey Metallic look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Meteor Grey Metallic (M7W) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/meteor-grey-metallic/cayenne.

Is Meteor Grey Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Meteor Grey Metallic?

The hex code for Meteor Grey Metallic is #989A9B. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Meteor Grey Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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