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Purple Sky Metallic

Purple Sky Metallic

/colors/purple-sky-metallic · ID: C058 ·
German name: Purpurhimmel Metallic
Paint code
M4W
HEX
#5a567a
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Purple
Introduced year
2024
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Dealer
Community photos
19
Model availability
1
Code history
1
Sighting count
Purple Sky Metallic is a vibrant, saturated purple metallic that Porsche's own configurator describes as inspired by the hues of a rare violet sunset — code M4W renders a color that carpaints.co compares to Lamborghini's Viola Pasifae in character, confirming it as a genuinely bold, opulent purple that does not hedge toward grey or blue. The metallic finish gives it depth and a shifting quality that can appear more vivid or more complex depending on the angle and lighting, preventing it from reading as flat while maintaining its essential purpleness. Introduced in March 2024 on the Taycan Turbo GT, where it served as one of two exclusive communication colors alongside Pale Blue Metallic, Purple Sky Metallic was initially reserved for the Turbo GT for its first year before being made available across the broader Taycan lineup from the 2025 model year. Its appearance as the headline color of one of the fastest production Taycans ever built gives it an immediate motorsport association — it is the color most people saw in the first wave of press images. For buyers who appreciated the Taycan's Frozen Berry Metallic or the 911 Dakar's Viola Purple Metallic but wanted something more vivid and committed, Purple Sky Metallic fills the gap.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#6a6f9f
Overcast#5a567a
Shade#3a374b
Golden hour#786a8c

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 #5a567a
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
Taycan GenerationY1A Years2025 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
M4W PTS
M4W
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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code M4W?

M4W is the Porsche paint code for Purple Sky Metallic, a metallic factory color offered since 2024.

What color is Porsche Purple Sky Metallic?

Purple Sky Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the purple family (hex #5A567A). Its paint code is M4W.

What years was Porsche Purple Sky Metallic available?

Purple Sky Metallic has been offered since 2024 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Purple Sky Metallic still available?

Yes. Purple Sky Metallic is currently in production.

Which Porsche models came in Purple Sky Metallic?

Purple Sky Metallic was offered on the Porsche Taycan.

What does Porsche Purple Sky Metallic look like on a Taycan?

See real photos of Purple Sky Metallic (M4W) on the Porsche Taycan at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/purple-sky-metallic/taycan.

Is Purple Sky Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Purple Sky Metallic?

The hex code for Purple Sky Metallic is #5A567A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Purple Sky Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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