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Platinum Diamond

/colors/platinum-diamond · ID: C364 ·
German name: Platindiamant
Paint code
944
HEX
#79725C
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Silver
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
1976
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
G-Series 911
Community photos
0
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
Platinum Diamond is a light, cool-toned solid grey-silver that sits in the refined, near-metallic zone without actually containing metallic pigments — the hex (#D0D0D0) confirms a neutral, flat grey with minimal warmth or cool bias, a color that reads as exceptionally clean and precise. The absence of a confirmed paint code and the "solid" finish classification are notable: a solid platinum-grey typically appears on budget or fleet specifications, but in the Porsche context it represents a deliberate choice of understated purity. Documentation of Platinum Diamond is sparse, with the color primarily associated with the 944 platform and period documentation, where it may have appeared as a special-order or fleet finish distinct from the metallic Platinum Metallic available through the standard catalog. Single spotter entry confirms delivery. For 944 researchers, it represents one of the more elusive solid-grey finishes associated with the model's production history.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#8f9378
Overcast#79725C
Shade#4b483c
Golden hour#97866e

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 #79725C
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation930 Years1976, 1977 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
944 Late 70s ?–1976 Primary code
?–1976
944 Primary code
Late 70s

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 944?

944 is the Porsche paint code for Platinum Diamond, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Platinum Diamond?

Platinum Diamond is a solid Porsche paint color in the silver family (hex #79725C). Its paint code is 944.

Which Porsche models came in Platinum Diamond?

Platinum Diamond was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Platinum Diamond look like on a 911?

See real photos of Platinum Diamond (944) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/platinum-diamond/911.

Is Platinum Diamond a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Platinum Diamond was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Platinum Diamond?

The hex code for Platinum Diamond is #79725C. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Platinum Diamond metallic or non-metallic?

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