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Stone Grey Metallic

Stone Grey Metallic

/colors/stone-grey-metallic-ly7u · ID: C597 ·
German name: Steingrau Metallic
Paint code
LY7U
HEX
#AFAAB2
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
1985
Discontinued year
1989
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
100
Model availability
8
Code history
3
Sighting count
—
Part of Porsche's ongoing love affair with dark metallic greys that began in earnest during the '80s. This particular variant graced late G-body 911s and 928s with understated presence. It's one of several similar shades from this era—Porsche clearly found a formula that worked.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#cfdbe7
Overcast#AFAAB2
Shade#6e6b70
Golden hour#cdbec4

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 #AFAAB2
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (8)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation964 Metallic
924 Generation924 Metallic
928 Generation928 Metallic
944 Generation944/951 Years1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Metallic

Code history (3)

Code Era Years Primary
LY7U 80s Porsche format 1985–1989 Primary code
693 Historical —
7SG PTS —
1985–1989
LY7U Primary code
80s Porsche format
693
Historical
7SG
PTS

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 LY7U?

LY7U is the Porsche paint code for Stone Grey Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1985 to 1989.

What color is Porsche Stone Grey Metallic?

Stone Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #AFAAB2). Its paint code is LY7U.

What years was Porsche Stone Grey Metallic available?

Stone Grey Metallic was offered from 1985 to 1989.

Is Porsche Stone Grey Metallic still available?

No. Stone Grey Metallic was discontinued in 1989.

Which Porsche models came in Stone Grey Metallic?

Stone Grey Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 911, 924, 928.

What does Porsche Stone Grey Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Stone Grey Metallic (LY7U) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/stone-grey-metallic-ly7u/944.

What does Porsche Stone Grey Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Stone Grey Metallic (LY7U) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/stone-grey-metallic-ly7u/911.

What does Porsche Stone Grey Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Stone Grey Metallic (LY7U) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/stone-grey-metallic-ly7u/924.

Is Stone Grey Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Stone Grey Metallic?

The hex code for Stone Grey Metallic is #AFAAB2. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Stone Grey Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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