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Royal Blue Metallic

Royal Blue Metallic

/colors/royal-blue-metallic · ID: C886 ·
German name: Königsblau Metallic
Paint code
HEX
#284059
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
14
Model availability
0
Code history
0
Sighting count
The metallic evolution of classic Royal Blue, offered primarily through Paint to Sample around 1998. This darker, more complex interpretation adds subtle sparkle to the traditional formula while maintaining its refined character. Extremely rare, making it a true collector's specification.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#2f5374
Overcast#284059
Shade#1b2836
Golden hour#46546b

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 #284059
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 (4)

What color is Porsche Royal Blue Metallic?

Royal Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #284059).

Is Royal Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Royal Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Royal Blue Metallic is #284059. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Royal Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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