Sepang Blue Metallic

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German name: Sepangblau Metallic

Paint code

Y5Q

HEX

#355699

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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Sepang Blue Metallic (Y5Q) is a deeply saturated, almost electric metallic blue named for the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia — one of Formula One's most iconic modern venues and the location of Porsche's own regional Experience Centre. Porsche describes it as appearing almost electric, with a bright metallic finish that sharpens body lines and creates an assertive, high-performance impression. The color originated in the Audi palette — appearing on performance Audi models including the TT RS as Sepangblau Perleffekt under the VW Group code Y5Q — making it a well-established performance car shade before being adopted by Porsche through the expanded PTS program. Porsche formally added Sepang Blue Metallic to its PTS catalog in 2023, where it has been confirmed on models including the Cayenne. Its deep, electric saturation and motorsport name give it particular appeal to buyers seeking a bold, unmistakable blue that references both the racetrack and the sea in a single application.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#3f6fc7

Overcast#355699

Shade#25375b

Golden hour#536aab

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 #355699

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 Y5Q?

Y5Q is the Porsche paint code for Sepang Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Sepang Blue Metallic?

Sepang Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #355699). Its paint code is Y5Q.

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

Yes. Sepang 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 Sepang Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Sepang Blue Metallic is #355699. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Sepang Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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