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Absolute Red

Absolute Red

/colors/absolute-red · ID: C625 ·
German name: Absolutrot
Paint code
Y3F
HEX
#CC0000
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Red
Introduced year
2022
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
—
Source
PaintRef
Community photos
7
Model availability
0
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
Absolute Red is a pure, saturated signal red solid — at #CC0000 it represents one of the clearest, most uncompromised reds in the contemporary Porsche palette, sitting between the warmer, darker Guards Red and a more vivid fire-engine tone. It lacks the orange quality of Signal Orange, the darkness of Carmine Red, and the historical complexity of Guards Red — it simply is red, completely and without equivocation, which is what the name announces. Absolute Red (Absolutrot, code Y3F) was introduced in 2022 as a Paint to Sample option and has since accumulated seven documented community photographs. Its availability from 2022 onward places it in the 992 and 718 era, and its clean, unmodulated character makes it one of the most direct red statements available through the current PTS programme.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#f10000
Overcast#CC0000
Shade#740606
Golden hour#ea1412

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 #CC0000
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
Y3F Modern 2022–present Primary code
Y3F PTS —
2022–present
Y3F Primary code
Modern
Y3F
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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FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code Y3F?

Y3F is the Porsche paint code for Absolute Red, a solid factory color offered since 2022.

What color is Porsche Absolute Red?

Absolute Red is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #CC0000). Its paint code is Y3F.

What years was Porsche Absolute Red available?

Absolute Red has been offered since 2022 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Absolute Red still available?

Yes. Absolute Red is currently in production through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program.

Is Absolute Red a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Absolute Red 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 Absolute Red?

The hex code for Absolute Red is #CC0000. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Absolute Red metallic or non-metallic?

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