Auburn Metallic

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German name: Rotbraun metallic

Paint code

HEX

#8A2B21

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Brown

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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Auburn Metallic is a dark, warm red-brown metallic that occupies the distinctive territory between rust, chestnut, and dark copper — at #8A2B21 it carries enough red to read as red-brown rather than pure brown, with the metallic finish adding a dimensional warmth that shifts between deep rust and dark cinnamon depending on the light. Auburn Metallic (Rotbraun Metallic, code E6/M3T) has no confirmed standard production year range in the Porsche records, placing it in the territory of a limited or special-order color likely from the Cayenne era, where it has been documented. With 22 community examples — a substantial number for an undated color — it clearly found genuine traction among buyers. For collectors of rare Porsche color combinations, Auburn Metallic represents one of the few genuinely red-brown metallics in the marque's history.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#a3372b

Overcast#8A2B21

Shade#511e19

Golden hour#a83f33

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 #8A2B21

Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

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.

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Community photos Total 20 photos

FAQ (8)

What is Porsche paint code E6?

E6 is the Porsche paint code for Auburn Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Auburn Metallic?

Auburn Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #8A2B21). Its paint code is E6.

Which Porsche models came in Auburn Metallic?

Auburn Metallic was offered on the Porsche Cayenne, Panamera.

What does Porsche Auburn Metallic look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Auburn Metallic (E6) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/auburn-metallic/cayenne.

What does Porsche Auburn Metallic look like on a Panamera?

See real photos of Auburn Metallic (E6) on the Porsche Panamera at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/auburn-metallic/panamera.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Auburn Metallic?

The hex code for Auburn Metallic is #8A2B21. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Auburn Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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