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Amethyst

Amethyst

/colors/amethyst · ID: C550 ·
German name: Amethyst
Paint code
LY4A
HEX
#300519
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Purple
Introduced year
1980
Discontinued year
1980
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 924
Community photos
10
Model availability
1
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
Amethyst is an extraordinarily rare deep purple solid — at #300519 it reads as a near-black purple with only a faint violet warmth distinguishing it from pure black at distance. The name references the semi-precious gemstone, and the color has the dark, internal richness of a deep amethyst crystal. Code LY4A confirms a single model year — 1980 — making it one of the most precisely dated and rarest colors in the entire G-series catalogue. One documented community example survives, and any correctly confirmed original 1980 Porsche in this color represents one of the most unusual specifications from the G-series era. Notably, this code was shared with Audi, reflecting the cross-group paint sharing common to the period.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#390621
Overcast#300519
Shade#1c0510
Golden hour#4e192b

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 #300519
Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Years1980 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
LY4A 80s Porsche format 1980–1980 Primary code
1980–1980
LY4A Primary code
80s Porsche format

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 10 photos

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FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code LY4A?

LY4A is the Porsche paint code for Amethyst, a solid factory color offered from 1980 to 1980.

What color is Porsche Amethyst?

Amethyst is a solid Porsche paint color in the purple family (hex #300519). Its paint code is LY4A.

What years was Porsche Amethyst available?

Amethyst was offered from 1980 to 1980.

Is Porsche Amethyst still available?

No. Amethyst was discontinued in 1980.

Which Porsche models came in Amethyst?

Amethyst was offered on the Porsche 924.

What does Porsche Amethyst look like on a 924?

See real photos of Amethyst (LY4A) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/amethyst/924.

Is Amethyst a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Amethyst?

The hex code for Amethyst 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 or non-metallic?

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