Platinum Silver Metallic

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German name: Platinsilber Metallic

Paint code

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HEX

#AEAFA2

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Silver

Introduced year

2011

Discontinued year

2012

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

wittwer.nl

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Platinum Silver Metallic is a modern, refined silver-grey metallic that sits in the warm-neutral zone of the silver family — the hex (#B0ACA8) confirms a color with a distinct warmth that separates it from cool aluminium silvers, landing in the platinum register where the precious metal's characteristic hint of gold-grey is reproduced in automotive paint. Code M7T was available from approximately 2009 to 2013, placing it on the 997 and 987 generation models during the final years before the 991/981 generation arrived. It occupied the premium silver tier alongside Rhodium Silver and Arctic Silver, offering buyers a warmer, more flattering tone than the colder options while remaining firmly neutral. Surviving 997 and 987 examples in Platinum Silver Metallic represent the final version of an air-cooled-inherited preference for warm platinum greys that has been a recurring feature of Porsche's silver palette since the early 1980s.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#cde2d3

Overcast#AEAFA2

Shade#6e6e67

Golden hour#ccc3b4

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 #AEAFA2

Digital approximation only

Model availability (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 (8)

What color is Porsche Platinum Silver Metallic?

Platinum Silver Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the silver family (hex #AEAFA2).

What years was Porsche Platinum Silver Metallic available?

Platinum Silver Metallic was offered from 2011 to 2012.

Is Porsche Platinum Silver Metallic still available?

No. Platinum Silver Metallic was discontinued in 2012.

Which Porsche models came in Platinum Silver Metallic?

Platinum Silver Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Platinum Silver Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Platinum Silver Metallic on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/platinum-silver-metallic/911.

Is Platinum Silver Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Platinum Silver Metallic?

The hex code for Platinum Silver Metallic is #AEAFA2. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Platinum Silver Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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