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Teal Blue Metallic

/colors/teal-blue-metallic · ID: C804 ·
German name: Blaugrün Metallic
Paint code
Z33
HEX
#1F3B71
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Green
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
0
Model availability
0
Code history
1
Sighting count
Teal Blue Metallic (Z33), Blaugrün Metallic in German, is a complex dual-toned metallic that blends blue and green in roughly equal measure, creating a finish that shifts noticeably under changing light — reading as teal or blue-green in daylight, pulling toward deeper navy territory in shadow. The hex reflects a particularly dark, blue-dominant version of the teal family, with strong metallic depth. Rennbow describes it as lively yet composed, capturing dynamic energy while maintaining elegance across Porsche's design language. The color appeared on the 911 in 2004 and again in 2006–2007, placing it squarely in the 997 generation era, available as a special or PTS-adjacent ordering option on the 997. Forum commentary consistently describes it as one of the more interesting and underappreciated blues from that period, occupying territory between the more familiar Midnight Blue and Cobalt Blue on one side and later special blues on the other. With a rarity of two out of five, surviving 997s in Teal Blue Metallic are uncommon, and the color rewards enthusiasts who appreciate its ability to read differently across conditions.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#254c93
Overcast#1F3B71
Shade#172643
Golden hour#3d4f83

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 #1F3B71
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
Z33 Historical Primary code
Z33 Primary code
Historical

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 (5)

What is Porsche paint code Z33?

Z33 is the Porsche paint code for Teal Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Teal Blue Metallic?

Teal Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #1F3B71). Its paint code is Z33.

Is Teal Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Teal Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Teal Blue Metallic is #1F3B71. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Teal Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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