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tirwin 03-30-2016 07:32 AM

Can someone identify this color?
 
I'm curious to know what the factory name is for this color blue.

I've noticed that on one of my computer monitors it looks like a brighter blue than it was in person. To me is has a little more of a gray tone when you actually see it.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1459351898.jpg

joegt3cup 03-30-2016 08:55 AM

Color
 
Bali Blue

RSTarga 03-30-2016 09:00 AM

Albert Blue?

porschenut 03-30-2016 10:01 AM

We don't even know if it's a Porsche color. It could be 1972 Ford Torino blue for all we know.

Plus, every computer monitor renders colors differently. We're not even all looking at exactly the same hue.

tirwin 03-30-2016 10:03 AM

The car was at the Hilton Head Concours last November. Pretty sure it is a factory color. Anyone have a reference for factory colors for the 356s?

tirwin 03-30-2016 10:23 AM

Possibly 5707 Aquamarine Blue?

pmax 03-30-2016 10:27 AM

Is it original paint ?

tirwin 03-30-2016 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmax (Post 9059261)
Is it original paint ?

Not sure... never saw the owner to ask.

pemz0r 03-30-2016 12:13 PM

Maybe Aga Blue 6608

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1242696064.jpg



Azure Blue 5408
http://digitaldtour.files.wordpress....pg?w=584&h=390


Aquamarine Blue 5707
http://www.mpmotorsport.com.au/img/g...MON_4077b2.jpg

tirwin 03-30-2016 12:41 PM

I'm thinking that it is closer to Aquamarine Blue after seeing that last pic. I really like all the cars!

I really like that Aga Blue too!

Luccia at Pelican Parts 03-30-2016 12:52 PM

I definitely see the grey tone too. Did find this, not sure how accurate it is: Porsche356Colors

tirwin 03-30-2016 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luccia at Pelican Parts (Post 9059449)
I definitely see the grey tone too. Did find this, not sure how accurate it is: Porsche356Colors

Excellent! thanks

sand_man 03-30-2016 07:05 PM

Though this is likely too "bright" (I see less gray) and being used on a 911, this is a '62 356 color: Oslo Blue. At least that's what I recall, when I downloaded the pictures. I like all of these shades and have been tempted more than once to do a color change on my 993...pretty cost prohibitive to do it right.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1459393445.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1459393465.jpg

tirwin 03-30-2016 07:29 PM

I like that color too and that is an awesome looking car!

Blues seem to be under appreciated. :)

I got to see a Singer up close at Amelia Island and it got me to thinking about the car I posted at the beginning. When I eventually get to do the car I want to build I think it will be one of these shades of blue with chrome trim.

JohnJL 03-31-2016 05:48 AM

There is a "blue" thread here somewhere. Try and find a match there?

Luccia at Pelican Parts 03-31-2016 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tirwin (Post 9059833)
Excellent! thanks

Anytime! :)

Sunroof 03-31-2016 08:13 AM

Prince Albert Bluehttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1459440781.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1459440800.jpg

sand_man 03-31-2016 08:42 AM

Here are a few. Others are asking for more specific colors...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/216518-show-me-some-color-blue.html
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/151261-show-me-your-dark-blue-porsches.html
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/108804-show-me-your-blue-porsches.html

tirwin 03-31-2016 09:45 AM

This is the Singer that got me to thinking about the 356 color.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1459446087.jpg

Also saw this one at Amelia. I like this color of blue too. The owner said it will be in next (this?) month's issue of Panorama.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1459446332.jpg

Puma 03-31-2016 10:54 AM

Thing about color is it is highly subjective to several factors:

1. What color it is adjacent to. This shade of blue sitting on a grassy field will appear to have more red to it. The same blue sitting on asphalt will appear to have much less red in it.

2. Knowledge and skill of the photographer. Whether digital or film, it takes much knowledge of light and opposing filters to accurately represent color.

If you really want to know the color code, I suggest printing this picture out and visiting this years event and asking around. Someone will know the car and the owner.

Best of luck.


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