Bamboo Metallic

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German name: Bambus Metallic

Paint code

LY1Z

HEX

#D6CCBB

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

1989

Discontinued year

1990

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

Factory Overview 944

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Bamboo Metallic is a warm, light champagne-beige metallic — at #D6CCBB it sits at the pale, sandy end of the beige-gold spectrum, with a gentle metallic shimmer that lifts the tone above a flat ivory without pushing it toward full gold. The name evokes the warm, pale straw color of mature bamboo cane. Bamboo Metallic (Bambus Metallic, code LY1Z) was offered during a brief two-year window — 1989 and 1990 — on Porsche's lineup of the period, placing it in the transition between the G-series era and the arrival of the 964. Two documented community examples make it among the rarer late-1980s colors, and an original-paint example in good condition is a distinctive and period-appropriate find.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#fdfff3

Overcast#D6CCBB

Shade#868177

Golden hour#f4e0cd

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 #D6CCBB

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.

Similar Colors

Community photos Total 12 photos

FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code LY1Z?

LY1Z is the Porsche paint code for Bamboo Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1989 to 1990.

What color is Porsche Bamboo Metallic?

Bamboo Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #D6CCBB). Its paint code is LY1Z.

What years was Porsche Bamboo Metallic available?

Bamboo Metallic was offered from 1989 to 1990.

Is Porsche Bamboo Metallic still available?

No. Bamboo Metallic was discontinued in 1990.

Which Porsche models came in Bamboo Metallic?

Bamboo Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944.

What does Porsche Bamboo Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Bamboo Metallic (LY1Z) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/bamboo-metallic/944.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Bamboo Metallic?

The hex code for Bamboo Metallic is #D6CCBB. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Bamboo Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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