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Meteor Metallic

Meteor Metallic

/colors/meteor-metallic-ly7z · ID: C587 ·
German name: Meteor Metallic
Paint code
LY7Z
HEX
#524348
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
1982
Discontinued year
1982
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
50
Model availability
3
Code history
2
Sighting count
Don't let the calm, humble appearance fool you - this metallic grey packs serious presence once the light hits it right. On the mid-'80s 911 and 928, it's the automotive equivalent of speaking softly while carrying a big stick. Simple until it's absolutely not.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#61565e
Overcast#524348
Shade#332b2d
Golden hour#70575a

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 #524348
Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Metallic
928 Generation928 Metallic
944 Generation944/951 Years1982 Metallic

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
LY7Z 80s Porsche format 1982–1982 Primary code
961 Historical ?–1984
1982–1982
LY7Z Primary code
80s Porsche format
?–1984
961
Historical

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 LY7Z?

LY7Z is the Porsche paint code for Meteor Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1982 to 1982.

What color is Porsche Meteor Metallic?

Meteor Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #524348). Its paint code is LY7Z.

What years was Porsche Meteor Metallic available?

Meteor Metallic was offered from 1982 to 1982.

Is Porsche Meteor Metallic still available?

No. Meteor Metallic was discontinued in 1982.

Which Porsche models came in Meteor Metallic?

Meteor Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 924, 928.

What does Porsche Meteor Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Meteor Metallic (LY7Z) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/meteor-metallic-ly7z/944.

What does Porsche Meteor Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Meteor Metallic (LY7Z) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/meteor-metallic-ly7z/924.

What does Porsche Meteor Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Meteor Metallic (LY7Z) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/meteor-metallic-ly7z/928.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Meteor Metallic?

The hex code for Meteor Metallic is #524348. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Meteor Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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