Sea Blue

/colors/sea-blue · ID: C320 ·

German name: Seeblau

Paint code

329

HEX

#212288

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

—

Discontinued year

1972

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

G-Series 911

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Sea Blue (329, Seeblau) is a deep, non-metallic blue also known under the names Oxford Blue and Dalmatian Blue, with Seeblau being the German sea-blue descriptor. Rennbow identifies it as one of the darker Porsche shades of medium blue, noting that the color is particularly well suited to the lines of the 911, offering a rich, composed appearance. The Dalmatian Blue name derives from the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, referencing the deep Adriatic blue of those famous waters. Code 329 places it in the G-series era of 911 production, where it appeared as one of the darker blue options for buyers who wanted a distinguished rather than expressive blue. Its subsequent cross-over to models including the 924S, 928, and 944 confirmed its versatility, and the color has been offered as a PTS option in more recent years where its deep non-metallic character continues to appeal to buyers seeking historical gravitas and visual composure.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#272cb1

Overcast#212288

Shade#181850

Golden hour#3f369a

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 #212288

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Code history (1)

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code 329?

329 is the Porsche paint code for Sea Blue, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Sea Blue?

Sea Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #212288). Its paint code is 329.

Which Porsche models came in Sea Blue?

Sea Blue was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Sea Blue look like on a 911?

See real photos of Sea Blue (329) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/sea-blue/911.

Is Sea Blue a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Sea Blue?

The hex code for Sea Blue is #212288. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Sea Blue metallic or non-metallic?

Sea Blue is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.