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Titan Metallic

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German name: Titan Metallic
Paint code
LY7P
HEX
#4C4949
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
1990
Discontinued year
1991
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
0
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
Titan Metallic (LY7P), titangraumetallic in German, is a dark, near-charcoal metallic grey with a neutral undertone and a fine metallic shimmer that adds subtle depth without brightening the overall effect significantly. The hex confirms its deep, close-to-anthracite character — darker than mid-toned silver greys and lighter than true black, occupying the same moody, sophisticated register as later shades like Agate Grey but in a darker, more graphite-leaning form. The VW Group cross-reference codes Z6 and LY7P link it to a broader family of greys used across the group's premium brands in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and it appeared on the Porsche 944 in model years 1990 and 1991 as a color specific to that water-cooled front-engined lineup. Forum discussions document the 944 S2 as being available in this shade, where it complemented the more angular, wedge-shaped body language of Porsche's entry-level coupe beautifully. The two-year production window is brief, and 944s in Titan Metallic are uncommon today, appealing primarily to 944 specialists and collectors who value the era-appropriate palette.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#5a5e5f
Overcast#4C4949
Shade#302e2e
Golden hour#6a5d5b

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 #4C4949
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
944 Generation944/951 Years1990, 1991 Metallic

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
LY7P 80s Porsche format 1990–1991 Primary code
1990–1991
LY7P Primary code
80s Porsche format

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code LY7P?

LY7P is the Porsche paint code for Titan Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1990 to 1991.

What color is Porsche Titan Metallic?

Titan Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #4C4949). Its paint code is LY7P.

What years was Porsche Titan Metallic available?

Titan Metallic was offered from 1990 to 1991.

Is Porsche Titan Metallic still available?

No. Titan Metallic was discontinued in 1991.

Which Porsche models came in Titan Metallic?

Titan Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944.

What does Porsche Titan Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Titan Metallic (LY7P) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/titan-metallic/944.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Titan Metallic?

The hex code for Titan Metallic is #4C4949. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Titan Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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