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Pacific Blue Metallic

Pacific Blue Metallic

/colors/pacific-blue-metallic · ID: C381 ·
German name: Pazifikblau-met.
Paint code
31G
HEX
#375975
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
Discontinued year
1980
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
G-Series 911
Community photos
40
Model availability
4
Code history
1
Sighting count
Pacific Blue Metallic is a rich, deep blue metallic that sits at the darker end of the mid-blue range — the hex (#2B4D7C) confirms a color with genuine depth and cool saturation, combining the expansive, open-water quality of the Pacific Ocean's name with a metallic finish that adds shimmer and complexity in direct light. It is a classic deep-blue metallic in the tradition of the formal, sophisticated blues that Porsche has offered across multiple eras for buyers who want the prestige of blue without the lightness of sky or royal blue, and without the near-darkness of midnight or marine. Code 31G does not appear in the major standard cross-references with a confirmed model-year window, suggesting it was available as a special-order or PTS option rather than a timed standard catalog color. Its single spotter entry confirms it as a rare delivery specification, and confirmed examples represent an unusual find within the deep-blue metallic family.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#417398
Overcast#375975
Shade#263847
Golden hour#556d87

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 #375975
Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation930 Years1980, 1981 Standard
928 Generation928 Years1980, 1981 Metallic

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
31G Historical ?–1980 Primary code
?–1980
31G Primary code
Historical

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 (8)

What is Porsche paint code 31G?

31G is the Porsche paint code for Pacific Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Pacific Blue Metallic?

Pacific Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #375975). Its paint code is 31G.

Which Porsche models came in Pacific Blue Metallic?

Pacific Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 928, 911.

What does Porsche Pacific Blue Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Pacific Blue Metallic (31G) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pacific-blue-metallic/928.

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

See real photos of Pacific Blue Metallic (31G) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pacific-blue-metallic/911.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Pacific Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Pacific Blue Metallic is #375975. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Pacific Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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