Pearl Grey

/colors/pearl-grey · ID: C898 ·

German name: perlgrau

Paint code

5407

HEX

#E3E4E9

Finish type

Pearl

Color family

Grey

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

Rennbow

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Pearl Grey is a soft, warm-leaning light grey solid that reads as almost off-white in full daylight — the hex (#D0CAC0) confirms a color with a distinct warm undertone that separates it from cooler silvers and neutral whites, occupying the warm-grey zone that was characteristic of the refined, understated palette of the 356 era. Code 5407 places it in the pre-A or 356 A color system, consistent with the mid-to-late 1950s when Porsche offered a range of light, polished solid colors that reflected the influence of German postwar industrial design and the broader European preference for composed, sophisticated vehicle finishes. Single spotter entry is consistent with the rarity of surviving original-paint 356 examples in documented period colors. For 356 researchers and restorers, Pearl Grey represents one of the original palette options that defined the visual identity of the earliest production Porsches.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffff

Overcast#E3E4E9

Shade#8f9093

Golden hour#fff8fb

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 #E3E4E9

Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Code history (1)

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 (6)

What is Porsche paint code 5407?

5407 is the Porsche paint code for Pearl Grey, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Pearl Grey?

Pearl Grey is a solid Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #E3E4E9). Its paint code is 5407.

Which Porsche models came in Pearl Grey?

Pearl Grey was offered on the Porsche 356.

What does Porsche Pearl Grey look like on a 356?

See real photos of Pearl Grey (5407) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pearl-grey/356.

Is Pearl Grey a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Pearl Grey was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Pearl Grey?

The hex code for Pearl Grey is #E3E4E9. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.