89 Northern Lights Blue Metallic

/colors/northern-lights-blue-metallic · ID: C746 ·

German name: Nordlichtblau Metallic

Paint code

Z7R

HEX

#4c5158

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Blue

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 Northern Lights Blue Metallic is a dark, slightly grey-blue metallic with an atmospheric, northern quality — at #4c5158 it reads as a very dark, almost neutral blue-grey that shifts subtly between blue and grey depending on light conditions. The name references the aurora borealis, and while the color is too dark and too grey to suggest the vivid greens and purples of a true aurora, it has a cool, otherworldly composed quality. Originating from the VAG Group palette, it is available on Porsche exclusively through PTS.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#5a6872

Overcast#4c5158

Shade#303336

Golden hour#6a656a

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 #4c5158

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 Z7R?

Z7R is the Porsche paint code for 89 Northern Lights Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche 89 Northern Lights Blue Metallic?

89 Northern Lights Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #4C5158). Its paint code is Z7R.

Is 89 Northern Lights Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. 89 Northern Lights Blue 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 Northern Lights Blue Metallic?

The hex code for 89 Northern Lights Blue Metallic is #4C5158. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche 89 Northern Lights Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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