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Sapphire Metallic

Sapphire Metallic

/colors/sapphire-metallic · ID: C565 ·
German name: Saphir Metallic
Paint code
LY5V
HEX
#BEBEBE
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
1983
Discontinued year
1986
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 924
Community photos
15
Model availability
8
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
Despite the gemstone name, this is actually a metallic grey with just a whisper of blue hiding in the finish. On the 944, it reads more sophisticated than flashy - perfect for the transaxle Porsche that always played things a bit differently.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#e0f5f7
Overcast#BEBEBE
Shade#787878
Golden hour#dcd2d0

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 #BEBEBE
Digital approximation only

Model availability (8)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Years1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Metallic
944 Generation944/951 Years1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Metallic

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
LY5V 80s Porsche format 1983–1986 Primary code
1983–1986
LY5V Primary code
80s Porsche 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 (10)

What is Porsche paint code LY5V?

LY5V is the Porsche paint code for Sapphire Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1983 to 1986.

What color is Porsche Sapphire Metallic?

Sapphire Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #BEBEBE). Its paint code is LY5V.

What years was Porsche Sapphire Metallic available?

Sapphire Metallic was offered from 1983 to 1986.

Is Porsche Sapphire Metallic still available?

No. Sapphire Metallic was discontinued in 1986.

Which Porsche models came in Sapphire Metallic?

Sapphire Metallic was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.

What does Porsche Sapphire Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Sapphire Metallic (LY5V) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/sapphire-metallic/924.

What does Porsche Sapphire Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Sapphire Metallic (LY5V) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/sapphire-metallic/944.

Is Sapphire Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Sapphire Metallic?

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

Is Porsche Sapphire Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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