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I'm in the process of destroying, sorry restoring my 1985 Porsche 924. I had intended to cover the car in Rust-olieum Signal Green, but their Signal Green looks nothing like the Porsche/Audi one. I've spent hours on Google, and can't get a universal colour code. The original code is L62Y and as per the photo below it's a great shade;
So, the paintshop reckons they will be able to mix/tint me something, but the universal code/pantone is a must and I'm drawing a blank. Any help welcomed.
On the 997 GT3 RS Porsche used a similar green. I've read, anecdotally, that this color is closer to Viper Green used decades ago. The new version was named RS Green to avoid any corporate disappointment from Chrysler.
The thing is, that the paint supplier needs a universal colour code, so I'm trying to track down a hex or RGB run off. I've used about 10 different photos and websites to pick the hex off those images, however there is so much variation, that I'm really beginning to doubt myself. The one above was restored by the Museum a number of years ago, so I wonder if they've added some metal flakes to it, or is it just a case of the Porsche photographers really going to town on the photoshop. Having seen the car in the flesh, I think the shade of the clips on elfer is certainly close to what it look likes.
The thing is, that the paint supplier needs a universal colour code, so I'm trying to track down a hex or RGB run off. I've used about 10 different photos and websites to pick the hex off those images, however there is so much variation, that I'm really beginning to doubt myself. The one above was restored by the Museum a number of years ago, so I wonder if they've added some metal flakes to it, or is it just a case of the Porsche photographers really going to town on the photoshop. Having seen the car in the flesh, I think the shade of the clips on elfer is certainly close to what it look likes.
Hmm. Hexadecimal or RGB color is going to be difficult - simply because of the variations, especially if you're using a digital display instead of a physical catalog.
I would imagine the photo above is Photoshopped. Or, the apparent flake could be from a lighting or reflecting tool they used. Most marketing photos are photoshopped (same goes for most any industry). In fact, a lot of the "Porsche Classic" photography isn't even photography at all, but 100% CGI. (The above image is a photograph though).
Does the shop have a Pantone catalog with physical samples you can select from? You might be able to select one that is close. I would avoid making any decisions with a computer monitor simply because of the display variations. Even a calibrated monitor can display colors differently.
Maybe PPG, Glasurit, etc. has a catalog you can convert a manufacturer color code to a Pantone code?
Porsche Centre of Tonbridge recently painted a 924 in Signal Green. They also call is "Porsche Green," but it looks like Signal Green (could be one of the other 5 variations Porsche has used). Could be worth a phonecall.
04-15-2020, 03:00 PM
Signal Green Pantone Colour
