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Titanium

/colors/titanium · ID: C845 ·
German name: titanium metallic
Paint code
D7Z
HEX
#505050
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
0
Model availability
4
Code history
1
Sighting count
Titanium (D7Z), also referenced as Titanium Metallic with auxiliary code A7, is a medium-dark, near-neutral solid grey that sits just above the midpoint between true silver and anthracite. The hex of approximately #505050 describes a balanced charcoal grey without meaningful warm or cool bias — a clean, business-like grey that reads quietly on all body forms. Despite the "solid" designation, some touch-up paint sources list a metallic variant under the same code, suggesting the finish exists in at least one variant with fine metallic particles. The color appeared on the first-generation Cayenne (955) from 2003 through 2007, where it was a catalog-available metallic option on Porsche's then-new SUV platform. At a time when the Cayenne was still establishing its visual identity, Titanium represented a thoughtful, low-profile alternative to flashier body colors. Rennbow notes that Titanium, like Meteor Grey and Seal Grey, belongs to a family of popular Porsche metallic greys that has remained consistently appealing since the late 1980s. With a rarity of four out of five, it appears in genuinely limited numbers among first-generation Cayenne buyers.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#5e6768
Overcast#505050
Shade#323232
Golden hour#6e6462

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 #505050
Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Model Generation Years Tier
Cayenne Years2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
D7Z Historical Primary code
D7Z 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 D7Z?

D7Z is the Porsche paint code for Titanium, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Titanium?

Titanium is a solid Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #505050). Its paint code is D7Z.

Which Porsche models came in Titanium?

Titanium was offered on the Porsche Cayenne.

What does Porsche Titanium look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Titanium (D7Z) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/titanium/cayenne.

Is Titanium a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Titanium?

The hex code for Titanium is #505050. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Titanium metallic or non-metallic?

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