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Slate Grey

Slate Grey

/colors/slate-grey-6801 · ID: C425 ·
German name: Schiefergrau
Paint code
6801
HEX
#707070
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
1968
Discontinued year
1969
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Chart 1968
Community photos
97
Model availability
8
Code history
8
Sighting count
—
Steve McQueen's favorite color carries serious cool-factor credentials, seen on his Le Mans 911S and early Turbo. This non-metallic grey with blue undertones spans six decades of production, proving that true style never goes out of fashion.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#849092
Overcast#707070
Shade#474747
Golden hour#8e8482

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 #707070
Digital approximation only

Model availability (8)

Model Generation Years Tier
356 Generation356 Years1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 Standard
911 Generation901/911 Years1968, 1969 Standard

Code history (8)

Code Era Years Primary
6801 F-Series 911 1968–1969 Primary code
Y97 Historical — Primary code
615 Historical — Primary code
6001 356B 1955–1968
6201 356 (1963) 1962–1963
6401 356C 1964–1965
6601 F-Series 911 1965–1967
615 —
1955–1968
6001
356B
1962–1963
6201
356 (1963)
1964–1965
6401
356C
1965–1967
6601
F-Series 911
1968–1969
6801 Primary code
F-Series 911
Y97 Primary code
Historical
615 Primary code
Historical
615

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 6801?

6801 is the Porsche paint code for Slate Grey, a solid factory color offered from 1968 to 1969.

What color is Porsche Slate Grey?

Slate Grey is a solid Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #707070). Its paint code is 6801.

What years was Porsche Slate Grey available?

Slate Grey was offered from 1968 to 1969.

Is Porsche Slate Grey still available?

No. Slate Grey was discontinued in 1969.

Which Porsche models came in Slate Grey?

Slate Grey was offered on the Porsche 356, 911.

What does Porsche Slate Grey look like on a 356?

See real photos of Slate Grey (6801) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/slate-grey-6801/356.

What does Porsche Slate Grey look like on a 911?

See real photos of Slate Grey (6801) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/slate-grey-6801/911.

Is Slate Grey a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Slate Grey?

The hex code for Slate Grey is #707070. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Slate Grey metallic or non-metallic?

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