I just went and checked the paint code on the sticker in the Frunk......and guess what?............OCEAN BLUE METALLIC!!
Thank you for the check TOP!
I know exactly what you mean about the effect of the sun on the color....purple hues.
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Originally Posted by Botoxster
In respectful deference to the OP, I think this color is Ocean Blue Metallic which is an optional color (about $800 in 1999) and is a stunning color in person. For some reason it never seems to photograph well (it often looks black), but in person, especially on a sunny day, it is jaw dropping.
As the sun hits the depths of the finish it has a chameleon like effect of slowly changing from bright blue to deep purple depending on the intensity of the light it is reflecting. It is a challenging color to upkeep, it seems to show swirls and dirt even worse than black, but when clean it attracts lots of attention.
I may be biased though, my car is also Ocean Blue Metallic and Savannah Beige. 
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