Amethyst Metallic
Lighting & Paint Reference
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.
Model availability (9)
Code history (3)
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. |
Similar Colors ΔE is the color-difference value; the smaller, the more similar.
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FAQ (9)
What is Porsche paint code 38A?
38A is the Porsche paint code for Amethyst Metallic, a metallic factory color.
What color is Porsche Amethyst Metallic?
Amethyst Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the purple family (hex #300519). Its paint code is 38A.
Which Porsche models came in Amethyst Metallic?
Amethyst Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911, 928, 968, 944.
What does Porsche Amethyst Metallic look like on a 911?
See real photos of Amethyst Metallic (38A) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/amethyst-metallic-38a/911.
What does Porsche Amethyst Metallic look like on a 928?
See real photos of Amethyst Metallic (38A) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/amethyst-metallic-38a/928.
What does Porsche Amethyst Metallic look like on a 968?
See real photos of Amethyst Metallic (38A) on the Porsche 968 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/amethyst-metallic-38a/968.
Is Amethyst Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?
No. Amethyst Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.
What is the hex code for Porsche Amethyst Metallic?
The hex code for Amethyst Metallic is #300519. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.
Is Porsche Amethyst Metallic metallic or non-metallic?
Amethyst Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.