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Parliament Grey Metallic

Parliament Grey Metallic

/colors/parliament-grey-metallic · ID: C657 ·
German name: Parlamentgrau Metallic
Paint code
W65
HEX
#616161
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
2021
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
13
Model availability
0
Code history
2
Sighting count
Parliament Grey Metallic is a medium-depth, cool grey metallic with a refined, official quality — the hex (#6B6F73) confirms a color in the true mid-grey range, neither too light to disappear against silver nor too dark to read as charcoal, with a fine metallic grain that adds controlled brilliance without drama. The name Parliament Grey evokes the architectural greys of governmental and institutional buildings in northern European capitals — a color that projects authority and seriousness without ostentation. Available from 2021 as a PTS option (code W65), it was confirmed through the expanded PTS program that Porsche launched that year with over 160 pre-approved colors, representing a new chapter of formalized access to colors that had previously required more complex special orders. Its single spotter entry reflects the typical rarity of mid-grey metallics in the PTS catalog even as grey remains one of Porsche's most commonly ordered broad color families when standard palette options are included.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#727d7e
Overcast#616161
Shade#3d3d3d
Golden hour#7f7573

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 #616161
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
W65 Modern 2021–present Primary code
W65 PTS
2021–present
W65 Primary code
Modern
W65
PTS

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code W65?

W65 is the Porsche paint code for Parliament Grey Metallic, a metallic factory color offered since 2021.

What color is Porsche Parliament Grey Metallic?

Parliament Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #616161). Its paint code is W65.

What years was Porsche Parliament Grey Metallic available?

Parliament Grey Metallic has been offered since 2021 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Parliament Grey Metallic still available?

Yes. Parliament Grey Metallic is currently in production through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program.

Is Parliament Grey Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Parliament Grey 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 Parliament Grey Metallic?

The hex code for Parliament Grey Metallic is #616161. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Parliament Grey Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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