Midnight Blue Pearl
/colors/midnight-blue-pearl · ID: midnight-blue-pearl ·
German name: Nachtblau Pearl
Paint code
39C
HEX
#191970
Finish type
Pearl
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
1991
Discontinued year
2018
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
37W
Source
—
Community photos
30
Model availability
0
Code history
0
Sighting count
—
Midnight Blue Pearl (paint code 39C) is a solid-finish Porsche color in the blue family. Produced from 1991 to 2018. Known as "Nachtblau Pearl" in the original German Porsche color catalogs.
Lighting & Paint Reference
Direct sun#1e2092
Overcast#191970
Shade#131341
Golden hour#372d82
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 #191970
Digital approximation only
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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Community photos Total 30 photos
FAQ (6)
What is Porsche paint code 39C?
39C is the Porsche paint code for Midnight Blue Pearl, a solid factory color offered from 1991 to 2018.
What color is Porsche Midnight Blue Pearl?
Midnight Blue Pearl is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #191970). Its paint code is 39C.
What years was Porsche Midnight Blue Pearl available?
Midnight Blue Pearl was offered from 1991 to 2018.
Is Porsche Midnight Blue Pearl still available?
No. Midnight Blue Pearl was discontinued in 2018.
Is Midnight Blue Pearl a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?
No. Midnight Blue Pearl was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.
What is the hex code for Porsche Midnight Blue Pearl?
The hex code for Midnight Blue Pearl is #191970. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.