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Nimbus Grey Metallic

Nimbus Grey Metallic

/colors/nimbus-grey-metallic · ID: C743 ·
German name: Nimbusgrau Metallic
Paint code
Z7X
HEX
#6D7175
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
Porsche PTS media site
Community photos
11
Model availability
0
Code history
2
Sighting count
Nimbus Grey Metallic (Nimbusgrau Metallic, code Z7X) is a medium, cool-toned grey metallic with a subtle blue-green quality that gives it a slightly atmospheric, mineralic character — not quite a standard silver and not quite a steely blue-grey, but something in between that shifts perceptibly with changing light. The hex confirms a mid-register grey with the faintest cool cast, placing it in the composed and sophisticated zone of the Porsche grey family. The name references nimbus clouds — the rain-bearing grey clouds that are the dominant visual element of overcast skies — and the color captures that atmospheric, neither-dark-nor-light quality accurately. It is available through the PTS program, making it a special-order color requiring the appropriate premium and lead time. As a PTS grey metallic, it appeals to buyers who want something more distinctive than the standard Agate Grey or Quartzite Grey while retaining the elegant neutrality that makes grey such a perennially popular Porsche choice.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#819298
Overcast#6D7175
Shade#45474a
Golden hour#8b8587

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 #6D7175
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
Z7X Historical Primary code
Z7X PTS
Z7X Primary code
Historical
Z7X
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 Z7X?

Z7X is the Porsche paint code for Nimbus Grey Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Nimbus Grey Metallic?

Nimbus Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #6D7175). Its paint code is Z7X.

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

Yes. Nimbus 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 Nimbus Grey Metallic?

The hex code for Nimbus Grey Metallic is #6D7175. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Nimbus Grey Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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