Royal Blue
/colors/royal-blue · ID: C221 ·
German name: Königsblau
Paint code
6012
HEX
#0B5E98
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
1960
Discontinued year
1961
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Stuttcars PDF
Community photos
88
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
A classic medium blue that embodies Porsche's refined early palette, sitting perfectly between subtlety and presence. Often confused with early Gulf Blue (named for the Gulf of Mexico, not racing), Royal Blue represents the restrained elegance of vintage Porsche color choices. Uncommon but perfectly period-correct.
Lighting & Paint Reference
Direct sun#0d79c6
Overcast#0B5E98
Shade#0e3a5a
Golden hour#2972aa
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 #0B5E98
Digital approximation only
Model availability (2)
Model
Generation
Years
Tier
Code history (1)
Code
Era
Years
Primary
6012
356B
1960–1961
Primary code
1960–1961
6012 Primary code
356B
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 (9)
What is Porsche paint code 6012?
6012 is the Porsche paint code for Royal Blue, a solid factory color offered from 1960 to 1961.
What color is Porsche Royal Blue?
Royal Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #0B5E98). Its paint code is 6012.
What years was Porsche Royal Blue available?
Royal Blue was offered from 1960 to 1961.
Is Porsche Royal Blue still available?
No. Royal Blue was discontinued in 1961.
Which Porsche models came in Royal Blue?
Royal Blue was offered on the Porsche 356.
What does Porsche Royal Blue look like on a 356?
See real photos of Royal Blue (6012) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/royal-blue/356.
Is Royal Blue a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?
No. Royal Blue was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.
What is the hex code for Porsche Royal Blue?
The hex code for Royal Blue is #0B5E98. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.
Is Porsche Royal Blue metallic or non-metallic?
Royal Blue is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.