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Rainforest Green Metallic

Rainforest Green Metallic

/colors/rainforest-green-metallic · ID: C105 ·
German name: Regenwaldgrün Metallic
Paint code
HEX
#2D4F2B
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Green
Introduced year
2000
Discontinued year
2004
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
PaintRef
Community photos
50
Model availability
0
Code history
0
Sighting count
Rainforest Green Metallic is a darker, more conventionally forest-green metallic than its teal-shifted namesake — where the 2A2 Rainforest (Jungle) Green leans toward blue-green teal, this separate entry renders a color with the hex (#2D4F2B) confirming a deep, saturated green in the traditional forest register, with more yellow-green character and less blue influence. The metallic finish adds depth and a subtle shimmer that lifts it from appearing flat, while the overall tone reads as a serious, dignified dark green that would suit the 996-era 911 or Boxster in a way that references European woodland rather than tropical canopy. Documented production dates of 2000–2004 align it with the early water-cooled era, making it a companion color to the teal-shifted 2A2 across broadly the same model generations, though on different VINs. The database does not list a confirmed paint code, suggesting it may be a regional or market-specific designation for a closely related formulation, or a separate mix within the broader Rainforest family of deep greens. For researchers, the distinction between this entry and the 2A2 entry is meaningful — both are dark greens of the same era, but they occupy distinctly different tonal positions that would be recognizable in direct comparison.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#356638
Overcast#2D4F2B
Shade#1d301c
Golden hour#4b633d

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 #2D4F2B
Digital approximation only

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 (6)

What color is Porsche Rainforest Green Metallic?

Rainforest Green Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #2D4F2B).

What years was Porsche Rainforest Green Metallic available?

Rainforest Green Metallic was offered from 2000 to 2004.

Is Porsche Rainforest Green Metallic still available?

No. Rainforest Green Metallic was discontinued in 2004.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Rainforest Green Metallic?

The hex code for Rainforest Green Metallic is #2D4F2B. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Rainforest Green Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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