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Python Green

Python Green

/colors/python-green · ID: C015 ·
German name: Pythongrün
Paint code
M6J
HEX
#00CE68
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Green
Introduced year
2019
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
PaintRef/Rennbow
Community photos
100
Model availability
3
Code history
1
Sighting count
Python Green is a bold, vivid non-metallic green that Rennbow describes as channeling Porsche's long tradition of vivid greens with a sharper, more contemporary edge — code M6J (also cross-referenced as M6C) renders a color that sits in the bright, electric green range with enough blue influence to prevent it from reading purely as a lime, and enough saturation to make it unmissable without crossing into neon territory. It is a confident, unequivocal green that rewards cars with aggressive body lines and aerodynamic elements. Note that while listed in this database as a metallic, Rennbow explicitly classifies it as a bold, modern non-metallic shade — the metallic designation may reflect a regional formulation variant. Introduced on the 911, 718 Cayman, 718 Boxster, and Macan from 2021, Python Green quickly became a well-recognized modern Porsche color associated with the GT and GTS trims that frequently featured it as a signature choice. It remains in active production on current Macan models and is strongly associated with the vivid-green revival that Porsche has pursued through the 2020s alongside Lizard Green, Acid Green, and Mamba Green. It should not be confused with Python Green Chromaflair, the dramatically more expensive color-shifting special finish.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#00ff87
Overcast#00CE68
Shade#0a7842
Golden hour#1ee27a

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 #00CE68
Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

Model Generation Years Tier
718 Generation982 Years2020 Standard
911 Generation991, 992 Years2019, 2020 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
M6J Modern 2019–present Primary code
2019–present
M6J Primary code
Modern

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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Community photos Total 100 photos

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FAQ (10)

What is Porsche paint code M6J?

M6J is the Porsche paint code for Python Green, a metallic factory color offered since 2019.

What color is Porsche Python Green?

Python Green is a metallic Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #00CE68). Its paint code is M6J.

What years was Porsche Python Green available?

Python Green has been offered since 2019 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Python Green still available?

Yes. Python Green is currently in production.

Which Porsche models came in Python Green?

Python Green was offered on the Porsche 718, 911.

What does Porsche Python Green look like on a 718?

See real photos of Python Green (M6J) on the Porsche 718 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/python-green/718.

What does Porsche Python Green look like on a 911?

See real photos of Python Green (M6J) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/python-green/911.

Is Python Green a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Python Green was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Python Green?

The hex code for Python Green is #00CE68. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Python Green metallic or non-metallic?

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