Amethyst Pearl

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German name: amethyst perlcolor

Paint code

M4Z

HEX

#82617C

Finish type

Pearl

Color family

Purple

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

Source

Rennbow

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Amethyst Pearl is a medium, muted grey-purple with a pearl finish — at #82617C it reads as a composed, lavender-influenced grey with the three-dimensional shimmer characteristic of pearl-effect paints. It is more restrained and less obviously purple than the earlier Amethyst Metallic, sitting in a more neutral grey-lavender register that suits modern Porsche body proportions particularly well. Code M4Z was offered from approximately 2010 through 2012 across the 911, Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, and Panamera — a notably broad deployment. Twelve documented community examples reflect its relative popularity within the niche market for pearl-finish purples.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#997da1

Overcast#82617C

Shade#513f4d

Golden hour#a0758e

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 #82617C

Digital approximation only

Model availability (12)

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.

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Community photos Total 9 photos

FAQ (8)

What is Porsche paint code M4Z?

M4Z is the Porsche paint code for Amethyst Pearl, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Amethyst Pearl?

Amethyst Pearl is a solid Porsche paint color in the purple family (hex #82617C). Its paint code is M4Z.

Which Porsche models came in Amethyst Pearl?

Amethyst Pearl was offered on the Porsche 911, 968, Boxster, Cayenne, Cayman, Panamera.

What does Porsche Amethyst Pearl look like on a 911?

See real photos of Amethyst Pearl (M4Z) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/amethyst-pearl/911.

What does Porsche Amethyst Pearl look like on a 968?

See real photos of Amethyst Pearl (M4Z) on the Porsche 968 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/amethyst-pearl/968.

What does Porsche Amethyst Pearl look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Amethyst Pearl (M4Z) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/amethyst-pearl/boxster.

Is Amethyst Pearl a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Amethyst Pearl was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Amethyst Pearl?

The hex code for Amethyst Pearl is #82617C. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.