89 Monsoon Grey Metallic

/colors/monsoon-grey-metallic · ID: C738 ·

German name: Monsungrau Metallic

Paint code

X7R

HEX

#aeb3b8

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Grey

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Porsche PTS media site

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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89 Monsoon Grey Metallic is a light, cool silver-grey metallic with a clean, airy quality — at #aeb3b8 it sits at the lighter end of the grey spectrum with a slight blue-cool undertone that gives it the quality of an overcast sky, which the storm-reference name captures well. The fine metallic flake provides a conventional shimmer without complexity. Originating from the VAG Group palette, it is available on Porsche exclusively through PTS — a lighter, cooler alternative to the warmer silvers and the darker charcoal greys in the standard and PTS programmes.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#cde7ef

Overcast#aeb3b8

Shade#6e7174

Golden hour#ccc7ca

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 #aeb3b8

Digital approximation only

Code history (2)

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 X7R?

X7R is the Porsche paint code for 89 Monsoon Grey Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche 89 Monsoon Grey Metallic?

89 Monsoon Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #AEB3B8). Its paint code is X7R.

Is 89 Monsoon Grey Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. 89 Monsoon Grey Metallic 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 89 Monsoon Grey Metallic?

The hex code for 89 Monsoon Grey Metallic is #AEB3B8. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche 89 Monsoon Grey Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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