Turquoise Blue

Turquoise Blue (5TD), Blautürkis or Türkisblau in German, is a vivid, medium-bright non-metallic blue with pronounced green undertones that give it a clear tropical character. The hex of #0E81C9 suggests a deeper, more saturated blue than a typical sky blue — darker in practice than most photographs suggest, as multiple forum discussions from owners confirm it appears more intense in person. Porsche's own description likens it to the water of a tropical island, noting it as darker than Riviera Blue and Mexico Blue with a subtle green undertone. The colour first appeared in the Porsche standard catalogue for the 993 generation in model year 1996, running through 1997–1998, and was also offered on the Boxster 986. In more recent years it has been added to the Paint to Sample programme for the 911, 718, and Taycan, where it carries code 5TD. Forum commentary consistently describes it as polarising for buyers but beloved by enthusiasts who encounter it — one of the few non-metallic blues in Porsche history with genuine presence and depth. A first-year 1997 Boxster in Blue Turquoise is documented as one of only five produced that year.