964 Polar Silver Metallic

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German name: Polarsilber Metallic

Paint code

92M

HEX

#C0C0C0

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Silver

Introduced year

1992

Discontinued year

1998

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

Rennbow

Community photos

184

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

—

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#e3f8fa

Overcast#C0C0C0

Shade#797979

Golden hour#ded4d2

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 #C0C0C0

Digital approximation only

Code history (3)

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 92M?

92M is the Porsche paint code for 964 Polar Silver Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1992 to 1998.

What color is Porsche 964 Polar Silver Metallic?

964 Polar Silver Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the silver family (hex #C0C0C0). Its paint code is 92M.

What years was Porsche 964 Polar Silver Metallic available?

964 Polar Silver Metallic was offered from 1992 to 1998.

Is Porsche 964 Polar Silver Metallic still available?

No. 964 Polar Silver Metallic was discontinued in 1998.

Is 964 Polar Silver Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. 964 Polar Silver Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche 964 Polar Silver Metallic?

The hex code for 964 Polar Silver Metallic is #C0C0C0. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche 964 Polar Silver Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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