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Shade Green

/colors/shade-green · ID: C037 ·
German name: Shade-Grün
Paint code
M6P
HEX
#91A8B0
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Green
Introduced year
2022
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
PaintRef
Community photos
0
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
Shade Green (M6P) is a very pale, cool-toned metallic green that reads in most light conditions as somewhere between a light grey and a soft sage — a color where the green component is subtle and atmospheric rather than assertive, emerging most clearly in direct sunlight or against brighter surroundings. Carpaints.co describes it as leaning strongly toward a lighter grey, with the green tone often almost absent depending on lighting. The color debuted on the 911 Dakar when that model launched in late 2022, where it served as one of the communication colors for the off-road-capable 911, contributing to the Dakar's visual vocabulary of muted, adventure-adjacent neutrals. It subsequently joined the standard paint range for the 992.2 generation of the 911 as one of the Legends colors — a curated group of shades intended to evoke Porsche's heritage of quiet, distinctive color choices. At two paint cans on Rennbow's rarity scale, it is considered uncommon but relatively accessible among current production colors. Its grey-green character places it in the tradition of early Porsche mineral and stone-inspired neutrals, while its modern metallic formulation gives it a contemporary, refined presence.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#abd9e5
Overcast#91A8B0
Shade#5d6a6e
Golden hour#afbcc2

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 #91A8B0
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation992 Years2025 Standard
Taycan GenerationY1A Years2025 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
M6P Modern 2022–present Primary code
2022–present
M6P Primary code
Modern

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 M6P?

M6P is the Porsche paint code for Shade Green, a metallic factory color offered since 2022.

What color is Porsche Shade Green?

Shade Green is a metallic Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #91A8B0). Its paint code is M6P.

What years was Porsche Shade Green available?

Shade Green has been offered since 2022 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Shade Green still available?

Yes. Shade Green is currently in production.

Which Porsche models came in Shade Green?

Shade Green was offered on the Porsche 911, Taycan.

What does Porsche Shade Green look like on a 911?

See real photos of Shade Green (M6P) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/shade-green/911.

What does Porsche Shade Green look like on a Taycan?

See real photos of Shade Green (M6P) on the Porsche Taycan at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/shade-green/taycan.

Is Shade Green a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Shade Green was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Shade Green?

The hex code for Shade Green is #91A8B0. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Shade Green metallic or non-metallic?

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