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Mode Grau

Mode Grau

/colors/mode-grau · ID: C737 ·
German name: Mode Grau
Paint code
7MG
HEX
#CDD0D1
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
Porsche PTS media site
Community photos
13
Model availability
0
Code history
2
Sighting count
Mode Grau (code 7MG) is a very light, pale grey solid with cool undertones — an almost white-grey that reads as the most understated possible alternative to pure white without fully committing to neutrality. The hex places it in the near-white zone with a faint blue-grey cast, giving it the quality of architectural concrete or Scandinavian linen rather than anything warmly tinted or chromatically assertive. The name translates loosely as 'fashion grey' or 'mode grey' — a German reference to the trendy, modernist grey that dominated design and architecture in certain European markets and is associated with a minimalist, considered aesthetic. It is available through the PTS program as a special-order option, making it rare by definition. As a very light grey solid it occupies a specific niche for buyers who want the visual lightness of white without its clinical quality — a subtle distinction that matters considerably in person but is almost impossible to convey in photographs, which tends to make it an acquired taste.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#f2ffff
Overcast#CDD0D1
Shade#818384
Golden hour#ebe4e3

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 #CDD0D1
Digital approximation only

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
7MG Historical Primary code
7MG PTS
7MG Primary code
Historical
7MG
PTS

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 (5)

What is Porsche paint code 7MG?

7MG is the Porsche paint code for Mode Grau, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Mode Grau?

Mode Grau is a solid Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #CDD0D1). Its paint code is 7MG.

Is Mode Grau a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Mode Grau is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche Mode Grau?

The hex code for Mode Grau is #CDD0D1. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Mode Grau metallic or non-metallic?

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