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Seal Grey Metallic

Seal Grey Metallic

/colors/seal-grey-metallic-6b4 · ID: C508 ·
German name: Sealgrau Metallic
Paint code
6B4
HEX
#5B6777
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
6B5
Source
Factory Overview 996
Community photos
90
Model availability
13
Code history
2
Sighting count
The stealth bomber of early 2000s Porsche colors—especially popular on 996 Turbos where it provided perfect 'radar detector' camouflage. This tasteful dark metallic was so ubiquitous it became the Guards Red of the water-cooled era.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#6b859b
Overcast#5B6777
Shade#3a414a
Golden hour#797b89

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 #5B6777
Digital approximation only

Model availability (13)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation997, 996 Years2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, Standard, Metallic
Boxster Generation987, 986 Years2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Standard, Metallic
Cayman Generation987C Standard

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
6B4 Historical Primary code
6B5 Historical (alt)
6B4 Primary code
Historical
6B5
Historical (alt)

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 6B4?

6B4 is the Porsche paint code for Seal Grey Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Seal Grey Metallic?

Seal Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #5B6777). Its paint code is 6B4.

Which Porsche models came in Seal Grey Metallic?

Seal Grey Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayman.

What does Porsche Seal Grey Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Seal Grey Metallic (6B4) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/seal-grey-metallic-6b4/911.

What does Porsche Seal Grey Metallic look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Seal Grey Metallic (6B4) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/seal-grey-metallic-6b4/boxster.

What does Porsche Seal Grey Metallic look like on a Cayman?

See real photos of Seal Grey Metallic (6B4) on the Porsche Cayman at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/seal-grey-metallic-6b4/cayman.

Is Seal Grey Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Seal Grey Metallic?

The hex code for Seal Grey Metallic is #5B6777. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Seal Grey Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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