Palace Blue Metallic

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German name: Palastblau Metallic

Paint code

Q83

HEX

#2c3a5b

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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Palace Blue Metallic is a light-to-medium blue metallic with a cool, refined quality — the hex (#7A9BC4) confirms a color in the powdery-to-steel-blue range, lighter and more airy than Pacific Blue Metallic while still carrying enough depth to read as a proper blue rather than a near-white or grey-blue. The metallic finish adds luminosity and a fine shimmer that makes the color particularly effective in sunlight, reinforcing the association with polished formal surfaces that the Palace name implies. The code Q83 appears outside the standard three-character alphanumeric system, suggesting it may be a PTS designation or a market-specific code variant. Its single spotter entry and lack of documented production history place it among the more elusive entries in the blue metallic family — a color that has been confirmed on at least one delivered vehicle but whose full production context remains incompletely documented.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#344b76

Overcast#2c3a5b

Shade#1e2637

Golden hour#4a4e6d

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 #2c3a5b

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 Q83?

Q83 is the Porsche paint code for Palace Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Palace Blue Metallic?

Palace Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #2C3A5B). Its paint code is Q83.

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

Yes. Palace 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 Palace Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Palace Blue Metallic is #2C3A5B. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Palace Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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