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Ravenna Green

Ravenna Green

/colors/ravenna-green · ID: C516 ·
German name: Ravennagrün
Paint code
L65K
HEX
#B0BB0F
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Green
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Factory Booklet 914
Community photos
20
Model availability
1
Code history
1
Sighting count
Ravenna Green (L65K) is a deep, earthy solid green named for the ancient Italian city on the Adriatic coast — a city celebrated for its Byzantine mosaics, its Roman imperial legacy, and the rich, muted greens and golds of its famous Ravenna artworks. The hex places it in a medium-dark, saturated forest green register with a slightly warm undertone, making it more assertive than the olive-khaki greens of the era but quieter than the vivid signal and viper greens. Available on both the 911 and 914 during the 1973–1975 period, Ravenna Green sits in the same palette generation as Zambezi Green and Bahia Red — the years when Porsche's colors were at peak expressiveness before the palette began its retreat toward more conservative tones in the post-1975 G-series era. On the 914, where it appeared alongside Sunflower Yellow, Signal Orange, and Phoenix Red, Ravenna Green contributed to the mid-engine car's distinctive Italian-holiday color vocabulary. Surviving 914s and 911s in this color are desirable to period-correct collectors, and the Ravenna name gives it an extra layer of cultural prestige among those who appreciate Porsche's tradition of evocative Italian and Mediterranean place-name colors.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#d0f114
Overcast#B0BB0F
Shade#6a7014
Golden hour#cecf21

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 #B0BB0F
Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
914 Generation914 Years1973 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
L65K 70s format Primary code
L65K Primary code
70s format

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 L65K?

L65K is the Porsche paint code for Ravenna Green, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Ravenna Green?

Ravenna Green is a solid Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #B0BB0F). Its paint code is L65K.

Which Porsche models came in Ravenna Green?

Ravenna Green was offered on the Porsche 914.

What does Porsche Ravenna Green look like on a 914?

See real photos of Ravenna Green (L65K) on the Porsche 914 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/ravenna-green/914.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Ravenna Green?

The hex code for Ravenna Green is #B0BB0F. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Ravenna Green metallic or non-metallic?

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