Porsche Paint to Sample: how to find your perfect colour
From historic shades like Irishgreen, Rubystar and Meissenblue to new Paint to Sample finishes, discover the place where colour becomes personal
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Colour is one of the most personal choices when configuring a Porsche. Use the Paint to Sample Colour Configurator to discover more than 230 exterior shades, explore the stories behind them and find the one that feels uniquely yours.
In detail: Porsche Paint to Sample and Paint to Sample Colour Configurator Porsche Paint to Sample (PTS) expands the exterior colour choice beyond the standard series palette, which usually includes around 12 colours More than 230 PTS colours are available across the model range, from historic icons to contemporary favouritesAs of August 2026, the 911 and Taycan can be configured in 153 colours, the Cayenne in 93, the Macan and Panamera in 59 To bring Paint to Sample colours to life, designers and engineers spend years learning the craft, using cutting edge technology and expertiseThe Paint to Sample Colour Configurator is designed to inspire the customer before configuration beginsIntuitive digital experience: browse by model, colour group or individual shade and see how colour transforms the character of a PorscheExplore the stories and inspiration behind every shadeSeamlessly move on to the Porsche Car Configurator once you’ve found your perfect colourFor many customers, choosing a Paint to Sample (PTS) colour is less about simply picking a shade and more about finding a colour that has personal meaning, connects them to Porsche history, or tells an emotional story, making their sports car feel uniquely theirs.Some PTS colours are inspired by historic Porsche race cars, while others evoke childhood memories or significant life moments. This emotional connection is one reason why Paint to Sample has become one of the brand's most popular personalisation options. However, as with many things, a surplus of options can quickly become overwhelming.With this in mind, the Porsche Paint to Sample Colour Configurator was created to make this rich world of iconic, new and heritage colours easily browsable and simple to visualise.Serving as a digital source of inspiration, it invites users to explore over 230 different shades and discover the history and inspiration behind them. Users can also ‘try’ colours on their dream model. This makes choosing a colour an experience in itself, rather than just another step in the configuration process.Cayenne Electric in the Paint to Sample colour Porscheracinggreenmetallic (PR0) Photo: PorscheWhat is Porsche Paint to Sample? Paint to Sample is the brand’s extended colour programme. All standard production models come with a fixed set of series colours – usually around 12. But Paint to Sample opens the door to a much wider catalogue at a fixed price, from cult shades of Porsche past – such as Rubystar, Mintgruen, Maritimeblue, Vipergreen and Signalyellow – to contemporary colours that delight with their originality. Each one has already been tested and approved by Porsche, so customers get far more freedom while still choosing from an established programme. Because colour is such a visible expression of individuality, and because customers are looking for ways to personalise their cars further, Porsche is continuously working to expand and improve the Paint to Sample catalogue.,,,,The craft behind the colourWhat most people don’t realise is that PTS colours aren’t just the product of imagination; they also require a great deal of work, as well as science and engineering.Like any other Porsche component, PTS colours must fulfil stringent quality requirements and perform well across a wide range of materials. Modern cars combine exterior elements made from aluminium, plastic, and composite materials such as carbon fibre. These all react differently when paint is applied, so each PTS shade must look consistent and clean across all of them. This requires months – if not years – of testing, specialist knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail.Historic shades require even more attention. Many original paint formulations can no longer be used due to evolving standards and legal requirements. This means that PTS colour experts must recreate cult shades from scratch using modern paints and technologies.The process is particularly fascinating because it combines modern industrial precision with traditional craftsmanship. Every approved Paint to Sample colour represents countless hours of expertise, from the moment it is added to the programme until it ultimately appears in the configurator.A blend of craftsmanship and technology: Paint to Sample colour Essmanngreen (24C) Photo: Porsche,,How does the Paint to Sample Colour Configurator work? You start by choosing a model line – perhaps the 911 or maybe the Cayenne. The configurator then shows the Paint to Sample colours currently available for that model.You can search for specific colours, browse by colour group or simply scroll until something catches your eye. Once you select any PTS colour, you’ll be guided to a high-quality, realistic visualisation of the car model in your selected shade so you can get a better idea of how it will look in reality. You even have the option of discovering the story behind the colour. Simply click on the corresponding button and a pop-up will appear, telling you everything you need to know about the colour’s history, why it matters to Porsche and why it might matter to you. Step 1: Select your favourite model and PTS shade and see it visualised on the car,Step 2: If you’re curious to learn more about the history and inspiration behind the PTS colour, you can read about it directly in the Colour Configurator,Step 3: Like what you see? Click on ‘Build your own’, and you’ll be taken to the Porsche Car Configurator with your favourite PTS shade attachedOnce you have chosen a Paint to Sample colour, you can move directly into the Porsche Car Configurator of your specific market with your selected model by clicking on ‘Build your Own’. It’s a highly useful tool for customers who want to be inspired and enjoy an intuitive user experience, but for Porsche Centres too. It gives dealerships a clearer way to talk through colour choices with customers and helps turn a broad range of options into something easier to decide on. The Paint to Sample Colour Configurator is currently available in four languages: German, English, Chinese and Korean.
Consumption and emission information911 Carrera
(WLTP): Fuel consumption combined: 10.4 – 9.9 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 237 – 227 g/km.
Cayenne Electric
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 21.8 – 19.7 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km.
Macan Electric
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 19.3 – 16.7 kWh/100 km (preliminary value); CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km (preliminary value).
Taycan
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Panamera
(WLTP): Fuel consumption combined: 10.4 – 9.6 l/100 km (preliminary value); CO₂ emissions combined: 236 – 219 g/km (preliminary value).
911 GT3
(WLTP): Fuel consumption combined: 13.8 – 13.7 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 312 – 310 g/km.
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