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Arancio Boreallis

Arancio Boreallis

/colors/arancio-boreallis · ID: arancio-boreallis ·
German name: Nördliches Polarlicht
Paint code
L0E2
HEX
#FBA400
Finish type
—
Color family
Orange
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
C5
Source
—
Community photos
11
Model availability
0
Code history
0
Sighting count
—
Arancio Borealis is a striking, pearlescent metallic orange paint famously borrowed from the Lamborghini color palette. While unique to Lamborghini, it has been occasionally commissioned on Porsches through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffd400
Overcast#FBA400
Shade#93650d
Golden hour#ffb812

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 #FBA400
Digital approximation only

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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FAQ (4)

What is Porsche paint code L0E2?

L0E2 is the Porsche paint code for Arancio Boreallis, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Arancio Boreallis?

Arancio Boreallis is a solid Porsche paint color in the orange family (hex #FBA400). Its paint code is L0E2.

Is Arancio Boreallis a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Arancio Boreallis?

The hex code for Arancio Boreallis is #FBA400. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.