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Porsche Racing Green Metallic

Porsche Racing Green Metallic

/colors/porsche-racing-green-metallic · ID: C752 ·
German name: Porsche Racinggrün Metallic
Paint code
PRO
HEX
#264C38
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Green
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
J1
Source
Porsche PTS media site
Community photos
40
Model availability
1
Code history
4
Sighting count
Porsche Racing Green Metallic is a deep, rich metallic green with a distinctly blue-influenced undertone that positions it as Porsche's adaptation of the classic British Racing Green tradition — code 22G (also cited with the PRO designation) renders a dark, serious green that shifts between deep forest and blue-green depending on lighting conditions. Porsche's own description calls it a modern interpretation of British Racing Green with a metallic finish added, and the shimmering quality transforms what might otherwise be a somber traditional color into something with genuine presence in direct sunlight. The PCA describes it as a very atypical color for Porsche, noting it is their take on the BRG tradition with the added pop of metallic. It was introduced on the 997.2-generation 911 and 987.2 Cayman and Boxster from approximately 2009 through 2015 as a standard palette color before transitioning to PTS availability. It should not be confused with the lighter Racing Green Metallic that derives from the Aston Martin catalog. For 997.2 enthusiasts, Porsche Racing Green Metallic remains one of the most striking and historically resonant factory choices of that generation, associating the car visually with the Le Mans-winning heritage of British motorsport.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#2d6249
Overcast#264C38
Shade#1a2e23
Golden hour#44604a

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 #264C38
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation992 Years2023 Special

Code history (4)

Code Era Years Primary
22G Modern 2023–present Primary code
PRO Historical Primary code
J1 Modern (alt) 2023–present
PRO PTS
2023–present
22G Primary code
Modern
2023–present
J1
Modern (alt)
PRO Primary code
Historical
PRO
PTS

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 PRO?

PRO is the Porsche paint code for Porsche Racing Green Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Porsche Racing Green Metallic?

Porsche Racing Green Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #264C38). Its paint code is PRO.

Which Porsche models came in Porsche Racing Green Metallic?

Porsche Racing Green Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Porsche Racing Green Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Porsche Racing Green Metallic (PRO) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/porsche-racing-green-metallic/911.

Is Porsche Racing Green Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Porsche Racing Green Metallic is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche Porsche Racing Green Metallic?

The hex code for Porsche Racing Green Metallic is #264C38. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Porsche Racing Green Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

Porsche Racing Green Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.