Aubergine Metallic

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German name: aubergine-metallic

Paint code

Y80

HEX

#430C25

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Purple

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

Rennbow

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Aubergine Metallic is a profoundly rare dark purple metallic that Rennbow describes simply as "a very rare and beautiful purple" that "looks classy on all models" and is "one of the most rare purples you will ever see on a Porsche." At #430C25 it is even darker than the solid Aubergine, sitting in near-black territory with a deep metallic purple heart that only reveals itself under close inspection or direct light. Aubergine Metallic (code Y80) was a production color on the 911 for the 2010 model year only — a single-year offering that produced just one documented example in the community database. Any correctly documented 997 in original Aubergine Metallic is among the most unusual color-specification Porsches from the modern era.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#4f0f30

Overcast#430C25

Shade#270a17

Golden hour#612037

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 #430C25

Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Code history (1)

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.

Similar Colors

Community photos Total 10 photos

FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code Y80?

Y80 is the Porsche paint code for Aubergine Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Aubergine Metallic?

Aubergine Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the purple family (hex #430C25). Its paint code is Y80.

Which Porsche models came in Aubergine Metallic?

Aubergine Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Aubergine Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Aubergine Metallic (Y80) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/aubergine-metallic/911.

Is Aubergine Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Aubergine Metallic?

The hex code for Aubergine Metallic is #430C25. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Aubergine Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

Aubergine Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.