Scuba Blue Metallic

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German name: Scubablau Metallic

Paint code

X5Q

HEX

#234071

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Porsche PTS media site

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Scuba Blue Metallic (X5Q) is a deep, rich metallic blue originally developed within the Volkswagen-Audi Group palette — the same color appears on Audi models under the X5Q code and in Audi's own touch-up system as Scuba Blue Metallic. The name evokes the deep, clear blue of open-ocean water viewed from depth, and the color delivers on that association: it presents as a confident, almost electric dark blue with a strong metallic shimmer that shifts its apparent depth with changing light. On the Porsche platform it is available as a PTS option, and its four-paint-can rarity reflects how seldom it is ordered despite being catalogued — making any Porsche wearing this color a genuine standout. The color occupies a distinctive space in the blue spectrum: neither as black-adjacent as Night Blue nor as vivid as Miami Blue, but a serious, saturated dark blue with genuine personality that suits both the 911 and performance SUV applications.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#295393

Overcast#234071

Shade#192943

Golden hour#415483

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 #234071

Digital approximation only

Code history (2)

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 (5)

What is Porsche paint code X5Q?

X5Q is the Porsche paint code for Scuba Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Scuba Blue Metallic?

Scuba Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #234071). Its paint code is X5Q.

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

Yes. Scuba Blue Metallic 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 Scuba Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Scuba Blue Metallic is #234071. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Scuba Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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