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Pure White

Pure White

/colors/pure-white · ID: C754 ·
German name: Purweiß
Paint code
Z99
HEX
#FFFFFF
Finish type
Solid
Color family
White
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
Porsche PTS media site
Community photos
78
Model availability
0
Code history
2
Sighting count
Pure White is a bright, fully saturated white that aims for optical purity without any warm, cool, or grey offset — code Z99 renders a white at the absolute brightest end of the spectrum, the hex (#FFFFFF) confirming that Porsche has intentionally created a white with zero tonal deviation. This stands in deliberate contrast to Grand Prix White (with its very faint warmth), Carrara White Metallic (with its subtle silver-grey cast), and Chalk (which leans slightly grey). Pure White is also non-metallic, delivering a surface that reads as completely even and consistent with a flat, clean brightness that was unusual for the brand when it introduced the color. Available as a standard no-cost option on the 911 and other current models where Porsche designates it a Dreams-tier color, Pure White has become one of the brand's most visible contemporary choices, frequently selected on the 911 GT3 and GT3 RS where its motorsport associations — connecting to the Grand Prix White of the Carrera RS era — resonate strongly with buyers. Its presence as a special color rather than a standard palette option on some configurations ensures that it carries a slight premium positioning even as it reads as the most elementary of all Porsche whites.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffff
Overcast#FFFFFF
Shade#a1a1a1
Golden hour#ffffff

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 #FFFFFF
Digital approximation only

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
Z99 Historical Primary code
Z99 PTS
Z99 Primary code
Historical
Z99
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 (5)

What is Porsche paint code Z99?

Z99 is the Porsche paint code for Pure White, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Pure White?

Pure White is a solid Porsche paint color in the white family (hex #FFFFFF). Its paint code is Z99.

Is Pure White a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Pure White 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 Pure White?

The hex code for Pure White is #FFFFFF. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Pure White metallic or non-metallic?

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