Amaranth Violet

/colors/amaranth-violet · ID: C479 ·

German name: Amarantviolett

Paint code

3AH

HEX

#764283

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Purple

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

39D

Source

Factory Overview 964

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Amaranth Violet is a rich, saturated medium purple solid — at #764283 it reads as a confident, warm violet that references the deep purple-red of the amaranth flower. It is a bold, expressive color that demands attention without veering into the near-black territory of darker purples. Code 3AH carries no confirmed production year range in the Porsche records, and four documented community examples place it in the category of rare, historically obscure colors.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#8b55aa

Overcast#764283

Shade#492e50

Golden hour#945695

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 #764283

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Code history (2)

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.

Similar Colors

Community photos Total 19 photos

FAQ (8)

What is Porsche paint code 3AH?

3AH is the Porsche paint code for Amaranth Violet, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Amaranth Violet?

Amaranth Violet is a solid Porsche paint color in the purple family (hex #764283). Its paint code is 3AH.

Which Porsche models came in Amaranth Violet?

Amaranth Violet was offered on the Porsche 911, 968.

What does Porsche Amaranth Violet look like on a 911?

See real photos of Amaranth Violet (3AH) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/amaranth-violet/911.

What does Porsche Amaranth Violet look like on a 968?

See real photos of Amaranth Violet (3AH) on the Porsche 968 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/amaranth-violet/968.

Is Amaranth Violet a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Amaranth Violet was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Amaranth Violet?

The hex code for Amaranth Violet is #764283. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Amaranth Violet metallic or non-metallic?

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