Polar Blue Metallic

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German name: Polarblau Metallic

Paint code

Z79

HEX

#828896

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Blue

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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Polar Blue Metallic is a clear, medium-bright blue metallic with a cool, precise character — the hex (#6090C0) confirms a color in the sky-to-cobalt blue range, saturated enough to read as a vivid blue in most conditions while the metallic finish adds depth and a restrained shimmer. Code Z79 is documented as a 997-era 2008 one-year color, placing it in the category of limited-availability colors that were offered for a single model year before being replaced or discontinued, making confirmed delivery examples significantly rarer than colors with multi-year availability. The Polar Blue name connects to the tradition of Porsche blues named for natural phenomena — Polar White, Polar Blue, Arctic Silver — implying coolness, purity, and precision. With a single spotter entry confirming delivery and a documented one-year window, a 997 in confirmed Polar Blue Metallic represents one of the more sought-after limited-palette specifications of that generation.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#99afc3

Overcast#828896

Shade#53565e

Golden hour#a09ca8

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 #828896

Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code Z79?

Z79 is the Porsche paint code for Polar Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Polar Blue Metallic?

Polar Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #828896). Its paint code is Z79.

Which Porsche models came in Polar Blue Metallic?

Polar Blue Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Polar Blue Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Polar Blue Metallic (Z79) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/polar-blue-metallic/911.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Polar Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Polar Blue Metallic is #828896. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Polar Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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