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Shore Blue

Shore Blue

/colors/shore-blue · ID: C661 ·
German name: Shore Blue
Paint code
R5G
HEX
#9ABBCD
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Blue
Introduced year
2021
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
PaintRef
Community photos
75
Model availability
0
Code history
1
Sighting count
Shore Blue (R5G) is a pale, soft, non-metallic blue with a light, misty coastal character — a color that reads as a quiet, contemplative shade evoking the muted blue-grey of a shoreline sky or calm water on an overcast morning. The hex places it in a light, slightly desaturated blue-grey register, making it closer in spirit to a sophisticated sky blue than to the bold, saturated blues that dominate Porsche's expressive palette. Touch-up paint references confirm it available on both the 911 and other Porsche models from its 2021 debut onward through at least 2025, where it has been catalogued as a PTS option. The color shares a visual kinship with the broader category of muted, heritage-inflected blues that Porsche has expanded through the PTS program — colors that communicate restraint and refinement rather than performance and extroversion. Its two-paint-can rarity rating indicates it is very seldom ordered in practice despite its catalog availability, making it one of the quieter and more personally expressive options in Porsche's current PTS blue offering.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#b6f1ff
Overcast#9ABBCD
Shade#64767f
Golden hour#b8cfdf

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 #9ABBCD
Digital approximation only

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
R5G Modern 2021–present Primary code
2021–present
R5G 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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code R5G?

R5G is the Porsche paint code for Shore Blue, a solid factory color offered since 2021.

What color is Porsche Shore Blue?

Shore Blue is a solid Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #9ABBCD). Its paint code is R5G.

What years was Porsche Shore Blue available?

Shore Blue has been offered since 2021 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Shore Blue still available?

Yes. Shore Blue is currently in production through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program.

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

Yes. Shore Blue 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 Shore Blue?

The hex code for Shore Blue is #9ABBCD. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Shore Blue metallic or non-metallic?

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