Almond Beige Metallic

Almond Beige Metallic is a warm, medium almond-tan metallic with a soft, organic character — at #C4A570 it reads as a golden-beige with a pleasant warmth that references the skin and kernel of the almond nut for which it is named. The metallic finish adds a faint shimmer that lifts the tone above a flat beige. Code LY1Y confirms a brief two-year production window — 1987 through 1988 — across the transaxle era models. Four documented community examples reflect its modest but real presence in the historical record.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#e7d592

Overcast#C4A570

Shade#77674b

Golden hour#e2b982

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 #C4A570

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Code history (1)

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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Community photos Total 29 photos

FAQ (10)

What is Porsche paint code LY1Y?

LY1Y is the Porsche paint code for Almond Beige Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1987 to 1988.

What color is Porsche Almond Beige Metallic?

Almond Beige Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #C4A570). Its paint code is LY1Y.

What years was Porsche Almond Beige Metallic available?

Almond Beige Metallic was offered from 1987 to 1988.

Is Porsche Almond Beige Metallic still available?

No. Almond Beige Metallic was discontinued in 1988.

Which Porsche models came in Almond Beige Metallic?

Almond Beige Metallic was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.

What does Porsche Almond Beige Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Almond Beige Metallic (LY1Y) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/almond-beige-metallic/924.

What does Porsche Almond Beige Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Almond Beige Metallic (LY1Y) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/almond-beige-metallic/944.

Is Almond Beige Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Almond Beige Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Almond Beige Metallic?

The hex code for Almond Beige Metallic is #C4A570. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Almond Beige Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

Almond Beige Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.