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Viper Green

Viper Green

/colors/viper-green · ID: C028 ·
German name: vipergreen
Paint code
L22P
HEX
#4CDB59
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Green
Introduced year
1972
Discontinued year
1973
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
Community photos
58
Model availability
5
Code history
3
Sighting count
Viper Green (225/L22P), Vipergrün in German, is one of the most celebrated and historically significant colours in the entire Porsche catalogue — a brilliant, almost neon non-metallic green with a slight yellow undertone that creates an unmistakable radiance and instant visual presence. Rennbow and Porsche's own PTS documentation both identify it as almost no other colour being as closely associated with the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 as Viper Green — the 1972–1973 homologation special that remains one of the most revered air-cooled Porsches ever built, where the colour became part of the car's iconic identity alongside its ducktail spoiler and lightweight specification. PCA records confirm the colour code POR225 and note that both "Viper Green" and "Kelly Green" were used as names for this code in 1972 and 1973. Originally available in 1972 and 1973, the colour was revived as a PTS option from the 2010s onward and appeared on modern GT cars including the 991 GT3 RS and GT2 RS as an accent colour on wings and aero elements. Its PTS status makes it available across the 911, 718, Taycan, Panamera, and Macan. With a rarity of five out of five in its original form, surviving RS 2.7s and early 911s in original Viper Green are among the most sought-after Porsches at auction.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#5aff74
Overcast#4CDB59
Shade#35813c
Golden hour#6aef6b

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 #4CDB59
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (5)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation901/911 Years1970, 1972, 1973 Special Order, Standard

Code history (3)

Code Era Years Primary
225 G-Series ?–1972 Primary code
L22P 70s format 1972–1973
225 PTS
1972–1973
L22P
70s format
?–1972
225 Primary code
G-Series
225
PTS

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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Community photos Total 58 photos

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FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code L22P?

L22P is the Porsche paint code for Viper Green, a solid factory color offered from 1972 to 1973.

What color is Porsche Viper Green?

Viper Green is a solid Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #4CDB59). Its paint code is L22P.

What years was Porsche Viper Green available?

Viper Green was offered from 1972 to 1973.

Is Porsche Viper Green still available?

No. Viper Green was discontinued in 1973.

Which Porsche models came in Viper Green?

Viper Green was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Viper Green look like on a 911?

See real photos of Viper Green (L22P) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/viper-green/911.

Is Viper Green a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Viper Green is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche Viper Green?

The hex code for Viper Green is #4CDB59. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Viper Green metallic or non-metallic?

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