Arena Red 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.
Factory color sample
Model availability (6)
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 (10)
What is Porsche paint code 84R?
84R is the Porsche paint code for Arena Red Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1997 to 2000.
What color is Porsche Arena Red Metallic?
Arena Red Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #7C0A25). Its paint code is 84R.
What years was Porsche Arena Red Metallic available?
Arena Red Metallic was offered from 1997 to 2000.
Is Porsche Arena Red Metallic still available?
No. Arena Red Metallic was discontinued in 2000.
Which Porsche models came in Arena Red Metallic?
Arena Red Metallic was offered on the Porsche Boxster, 911.
What does Porsche Arena Red Metallic look like on a Boxster?
See real photos of Arena Red Metallic (84R) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/arena-red-metallic-84r/boxster.
What does Porsche Arena Red Metallic look like on a 911?
See real photos of Arena Red Metallic (84R) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/arena-red-metallic-84r/911.
Is Arena Red Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?
No. Arena Red Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.
What is the hex code for Porsche Arena Red Metallic?
The hex code for Arena Red Metallic is #7C0A25. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.
Is Porsche Arena Red Metallic metallic or non-metallic?
Arena Red Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.