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Olive Green Metallic

Olive Green Metallic

/colors/olive-green-metallic · ID: C624 ·
German name: Olivgrün Metallic
Paint code
2M4
HEX
#4C5636
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Green
Introduced year
2008
Discontinued year
2010
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Factory brochure
Community photos
30
Model availability
3
Code history
1
Sighting count
Olive Green Metallic (Olivgrün Metallic, code 2M4) is a muted, medium-dark olive metallic with earthy brown-green undertones — a composed, sophisticated finish that reads as neither the bold warmth of Nato Olive nor the cool restraint of Malachite Green, but something in between: naturalistic, understated, and distinguished. The hex confirms a medium-dark olive with enough grey to prevent it from reading as bright or vivid. It was available from approximately 2008 to 2010 on the Cayenne and selected models during the late 997/987 era. As a three-year color, it was not as widely ordered as more conventional Porsche finishes, and surviving original-paint examples are uncommon. The color occupies a specific niche in the modern Porsche palette as a sophisticated alternative to the more dramatic greens available through PTS, appealing to buyers who wanted a green that read as composed and serious rather than adventurous or performative.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#5a6f46
Overcast#4C5636
Shade#303524
Golden hour#6a6a48

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 #4C5636
Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

Model Generation Years Tier
Cayenne Generation9PA Years2008, 2009, 2010 Metallic

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
2M4 Modern 2008–2010 Primary code
2008–2010
2M4 Primary code
Modern

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code 2M4?

2M4 is the Porsche paint code for Olive Green Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 2008 to 2010.

What color is Porsche Olive Green Metallic?

Olive Green Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #4C5636). Its paint code is 2M4.

What years was Porsche Olive Green Metallic available?

Olive Green Metallic was offered from 2008 to 2010.

Is Porsche Olive Green Metallic still available?

No. Olive Green Metallic was discontinued in 2010.

Which Porsche models came in Olive Green Metallic?

Olive Green Metallic was offered on the Porsche Cayenne.

What does Porsche Olive Green Metallic look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Olive Green Metallic (2M4) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/olive-green-metallic/cayenne.

Is Olive Green Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Olive Green Metallic?

The hex code for Olive Green Metallic is #4C5636. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Olive Green Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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