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Silver Metallic

/colors/silver-metallic-924 · ID: C443 ·
German name: Silbermetallic
Paint code
924
HEX
#E9E9E9
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Silver
Introduced year
1971
Discontinued year
1971
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
8080
Source
Factory Chart 1971
Community photos
0
Model availability
38
Code history
10
Sighting count
—
This is Porsche's foundational metallic, spanning the brand's most iconic eras from the 356 through classic 911s. A straightforward silver that does exactly what it promises—reflects the car's lines without fuss or drama. It's common as dirt, but that's precisely why it works so well on everything from a '50s speedster to a '70s Carrera.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffff
Overcast#E9E9E9
Shade#939393
Golden hour#fffdfb

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 #E9E9E9
Digital approximation only

Model availability (38)

Model Generation Years Tier
356 Generation356 Years1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 Standard, Special
911 Generation901/911, 930, 964 Years1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1987, 1989, 1990 Metallic, Standard
914 Generation914 Years1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Metallic
928 Generation928 Years1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 Metallic

Code history (10)

Code Era Years Primary
924 G-Series 1971–1971 Primary code
8010 914 — Primary code
5406 356A 1955–1965
5706 356A 1957–1959
6006 356B 1960–1961
6206 356 (1963) 1962–1963
8080 914 (alt) —
925 G-Series ?–1972
936 G-Series ?–1972
980 Historical ?–1987
1955–1965
5406
356A
1957–1959
5706
356A
1960–1961
6006
356B
1962–1963
6206
356 (1963)
1971–1971
924 Primary code
G-Series
?–1972
925
G-Series
?–1972
936
G-Series
?–1987
980
Historical
8010 Primary code
914
8080
914 (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 (11)

What is Porsche paint code 924?

924 is the Porsche paint code for Silver Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1971 to 1971.

What color is Porsche Silver Metallic?

Silver Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the silver family (hex #E9E9E9). Its paint code is 924.

What years was Porsche Silver Metallic available?

Silver Metallic was offered from 1971 to 1971.

Is Porsche Silver Metallic still available?

No. Silver Metallic was discontinued in 1971.

Which Porsche models came in Silver Metallic?

Silver Metallic was offered on the Porsche 914, 928, 356, 911.

What does Porsche Silver Metallic look like on a 914?

See real photos of Silver Metallic (924) on the Porsche 914 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/silver-metallic-924/914.

What does Porsche Silver Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Silver Metallic (924) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/silver-metallic-924/928.

What does Porsche Silver Metallic look like on a 356?

See real photos of Silver Metallic (924) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/silver-metallic-924/356.

Is Silver Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Silver Metallic?

The hex code for Silver Metallic is #E9E9E9. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Silver Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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