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Titanium Silver Metallic

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German name: titansilbermetallic
Paint code
Z97
HEX
#DBDBDB
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Silver
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
0
Model availability
1
Code history
1
Sighting count
Titanium Silver Metallic (Z97), titansilbermetallic in German, is a very pale, high-brightness silver metallic with a cool, crisp tone and fine metallic flake that gives it a clean, almost mirror-like quality in direct light. The hex places it firmly at the bright end of the silver spectrum — lighter than Arctic Silver, lighter than most contemporaries, closer to a polished aluminum or light platinum in appearance. It is a single-year color, appearing only on the 911 in model year 2010, which places it in the context of the 997.2 generation. Rennbow rates it at one out of five for rarity, the most common tier, which may reflect high take rates or accessible positioning in the 2010 ordering year. As a Z-series code it suggests a special or limited production color rather than a mainstream standard catalog shade, and surviving 997s in Titanium Silver Metallic are an unusual sight at meets and in the used market. Its extreme brightness and cool neutrality make it one of the lightest factory silvers Porsche has ever offered on the 911 platform.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffff
Overcast#DBDBDB
Shade#8a8a8a
Golden hour#f9efed

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 #DBDBDB
Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Years2010 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
Z97 Historical Primary code
Z97 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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code Z97?

Z97 is the Porsche paint code for Titanium Silver Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Titanium Silver Metallic?

Titanium Silver Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the silver family (hex #DBDBDB). Its paint code is Z97.

Which Porsche models came in Titanium Silver Metallic?

Titanium Silver Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Titanium Silver Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Titanium Silver Metallic (Z97) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/titanium-silver-metallic/911.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Titanium Silver Metallic?

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

Is Porsche Titanium Silver Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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