Bahama Yellow

Bahama Yellow is a warm, golden-amber yellow solid with rich depth and a slightly orange undertone — at #F2A504 it is unmistakably golden rather than lime-yellow, carrying the warmth of a tropical sunset. Porsche's own historical narrative describes it as one of the colors that "showed off the delicate side of the original 911," contrasting with the bolder primaries of the era. It sits warmer than Speed Yellow and less saturated than Signal Orange. Bahama Yellow (code 117) was offered on the early Porsche 911 from 1965 through 1969 — the formative years of the short-wheelbase model. With five documented community examples it occupies solid rarity status. The golden tone pairs naturally with the chrome trim and Fuchs wheels of the period, giving surviving original-paint SWB 911s in this color a particularly evocative appearance.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffd505

Overcast#F2A504

Shade#8e650f

Golden hour#ffb916

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 #F2A504

Digital approximation only

Model availability (5)

Code history (4)

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code 117?

117 is the Porsche paint code for Bahama Yellow, a solid factory color offered from 1965 to 1969.

What color is Porsche Bahama Yellow?

Bahama Yellow is a solid Porsche paint color in the yellow family (hex #F2A504). Its paint code is 117.

What years was Porsche Bahama Yellow available?

Bahama Yellow was offered from 1965 to 1969.

Is Porsche Bahama Yellow still available?

No. Bahama Yellow was discontinued in 1969.

Which Porsche models came in Bahama Yellow?

Bahama Yellow was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Bahama Yellow look like on a 911?

See real photos of Bahama Yellow (117) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/bahama-yellow/911.

Is Bahama Yellow a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Bahama Yellow?

The hex code for Bahama Yellow is #F2A504. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Bahama Yellow metallic or non-metallic?

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