Bamboo Beige

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German name: Bambusbeige

Paint code

523

HEX

#501012

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

—

Discontinued year

1980

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

G-Series 911

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Bamboo Beige (Bambusbeige, code 523) is a soft, warm light beige in the tan-to-cream range, an understated earth tone characteristic of the mid-to-late G-series palette. The name evokes the pale, natural character of bamboo cane, and the shade carries that organic, muted warmth without leaning strongly yellow or grey. It carries no confirmed standard production year range in the Porsche records. With four documented community examples, it has left a small but real trace in the historical record — an uncommon factory choice that suits the restrained, functional aesthetic of the era.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#5e1517

Overcast#501012

Shade#2e0c0d

Golden hour#6e2424

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 #501012

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

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 28 photos

FAQ (8)

What is Porsche paint code 523?

523 is the Porsche paint code for Bamboo Beige, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Bamboo Beige?

Bamboo Beige is a solid Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #501012). Its paint code is 523.

Which Porsche models came in Bamboo Beige?

Bamboo Beige was offered on the Porsche 911, 928.

What does Porsche Bamboo Beige look like on a 911?

See real photos of Bamboo Beige (523) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/bamboo-beige/911.

What does Porsche Bamboo Beige look like on a 928?

See real photos of Bamboo Beige (523) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/bamboo-beige/928.

Is Bamboo Beige a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Bamboo Beige was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Bamboo Beige?

The hex code for Bamboo Beige is #501012. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Bamboo Beige metallic or non-metallic?

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