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Midnight Blue Metallic

Midnight Blue Metallic

/colors/midnight-blue-metallic-37w · ID: C467 ·
German name: Nachtblau Perlcolor
Paint code
37W
HEX
#0B1F3C
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
39C
Source
Factory Overview 964
Community photos
264
Model availability
29
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
Nearly black in shadow but revealing deep blue richness in sunlight, this sophisticated metallic has been a Porsche staple for decades. The color shifts dramatically with lighting conditions, offering understated elegance for those who prefer their performance cars less flashy. It's particularly stunning on 911s where the metallic flake catches light across those classic curves.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#0d284e
Overcast#0B1F3C
Shade#091424
Golden hour#29334e

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 #0B1F3C
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (29)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation997, 964, 993, 996 Years1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, Standard, Pearl
928 Generation928 Years1991, 1992 Pearl
944 Generation944/951 Years1991 Pearl
968 Generation968 Years1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Pearl
Boxster Generation986 Years1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Pearl

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
37W Historical — Primary code
39C Historical (alt) —
37W Primary code
Historical
39C
Historical (alt)

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code 37W?

37W is the Porsche paint code for Midnight Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Midnight Blue Metallic?

Midnight Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #0B1F3C). Its paint code is 37W.

Which Porsche models came in Midnight Blue Metallic?

Midnight Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911, 928, 968, Boxster, 944.

What does Porsche Midnight Blue Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Midnight Blue Metallic (37W) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/midnight-blue-metallic-37w/911.

What does Porsche Midnight Blue Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Midnight Blue Metallic (37W) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/midnight-blue-metallic-37w/928.

What does Porsche Midnight Blue Metallic look like on a 968?

See real photos of Midnight Blue Metallic (37W) on the Porsche 968 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/midnight-blue-metallic-37w/968.

Is Midnight Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Midnight Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Midnight Blue Metallic is #0B1F3C. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Midnight Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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