Riviera Blue
Lighting & Paint Reference
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.
Factory color sample
Model availability (4)
Code history (3)
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. |
Similar Colors ΔE is the color-difference value; the smaller, the more similar.
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FAQ (10)
What is Porsche paint code 39E?
39E is the Porsche paint code for Riviera Blue, a solid factory color offered from 1994 to 1998.
What color is Porsche Riviera Blue?
Riviera Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #2D8BC5). Its paint code is 39E.
What years was Porsche Riviera Blue available?
Riviera Blue was offered from 1994 to 1998.
Is Porsche Riviera Blue still available?
No. Riviera Blue was discontinued in 1998.
Which Porsche models came in Riviera Blue?
Riviera Blue was offered on the Porsche 911, 968.
What does Porsche Riviera Blue look like on a 911?
See real photos of Riviera Blue (39E) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/riviera-blue/911.
What does Porsche Riviera Blue look like on a 968?
See real photos of Riviera Blue (39E) on the Porsche 968 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/riviera-blue/968.
Is Riviera Blue a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?
Yes. Riviera Blue 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 Riviera Blue?
The hex code for Riviera Blue is #2D8BC5. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.
Is Porsche Riviera Blue metallic or non-metallic?
Riviera Blue is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.