Ocean Blue Metallic

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German name: Oceanblau Metallic

Paint code

3AZ

HEX

#29496d

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

—

Discontinued year

—

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

3AY

Source

Factory Overview 993

Community photos

134

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

—

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#305e8e

Overcast#29496d

Shade#1d2e42

Golden hour#475d7f

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 #29496d

Digital approximation only

Model availability (7)

Code history (3)

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 134 photos

FAQ (8)

What is Porsche paint code 3AZ?

3AZ is the Porsche paint code for Ocean Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Ocean Blue Metallic?

Ocean Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #29496D). Its paint code is 3AZ.

Which Porsche models came in Ocean Blue Metallic?

Ocean Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911, Boxster.

What does Porsche Ocean Blue Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Ocean Blue Metallic (3AZ) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/ocean-blue-metallic-3az/911.

What does Porsche Ocean Blue Metallic look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Ocean Blue Metallic (3AZ) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/ocean-blue-metallic-3az/boxster.

Is Ocean Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Ocean Blue Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Ocean Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Ocean Blue Metallic is #29496D. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Ocean Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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