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Ossi Blue

Ossi Blue

/colors/ossi-blue · ID: C427 ·
German name: Ossiblau
Paint code
6803
HEX
#326BF3
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
1968
Discontinued year
1969
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Factory Chart 1968
Community photos
48
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
Ossi Blue is a darker, more saturated solid blue than Oslo Blue, reading with a deeper marine quality that pushes toward the formal end of the blue spectrum without reaching the near-black depth of darker navy options. The hex (#3B5A7A) confirms a rich, medium-dark blue with restrained saturation — a color with genuine depth that rewards close inspection without demanding attention from a distance. The 68xx code structure places it among colors offered in the 1968 model year under Porsche's sequential color numbering system. Within the 911 and 912 palette of the late 1960s, it would have provided a sophisticated, slightly formal blue alternative to lighter options while remaining distinctly blue rather than crossing into grey or navy territory. Two spotter entries suggest it has been documented on surviving vehicles, though it remains among the less commonly preserved colors of its era.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#3b8aff
Overcast#326BF3
Shade#28468f
Golden hour#507fff

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 #326BF3
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation901/911 Years1968, 1969 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
6803 F-Series 911 1968–1969 Primary code
1968–1969
6803 Primary code
F-Series 911

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 6803?

6803 is the Porsche paint code for Ossi Blue, a solid factory color offered from 1968 to 1969.

What color is Porsche Ossi Blue?

Ossi Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #326BF3). Its paint code is 6803.

What years was Porsche Ossi Blue available?

Ossi Blue was offered from 1968 to 1969.

Is Porsche Ossi Blue still available?

No. Ossi Blue was discontinued in 1969.

Which Porsche models came in Ossi Blue?

Ossi Blue was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Ossi Blue look like on a 911?

See real photos of Ossi Blue (6803) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/ossi-blue/911.

Is Ossi Blue a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Ossi Blue?

The hex code for Ossi Blue is #326BF3. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Ossi Blue metallic or non-metallic?

Ossi Blue is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.