Beluga Brown Metallic

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German name: Belugabraun Metallic

Paint code

Y8U

HEX

#5f5049

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Porsche PTS media site

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Beluga Brown Metallic is a deep, warm dark-brown metallic with complex, layered character — at #5f5049 it reads as a rich espresso-brown in most conditions, revealing warmer undertones when the metallic flake catches direct light. The name references the beluga, the white Arctic whale — an unusual choice for such a dark, earthy color, perhaps drawing on the animal's association with rare northern beauty. It is a sophisticated, unusual choice in the Porsche brown family, sitting darker and less obviously warm than Auburn Metallic but less neutral than Soho Brown. Available through Porsche's PTS programme. Four documented community examples reflect its status as a genuinely rare choice — one of the darker browns in the entire Porsche catalogue.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#70675f

Overcast#5f5049

Shade#3b322f

Golden hour#7d645b

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 #5f5049

Digital approximation only

Code history (2)

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 (5)

What is Porsche paint code Y8U?

Y8U is the Porsche paint code for Beluga Brown Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Beluga Brown Metallic?

Beluga Brown Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #5F5049). Its paint code is Y8U.

Is Beluga Brown Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Beluga Brown Metallic is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche Beluga Brown Metallic?

The hex code for Beluga Brown Metallic is #5F5049. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Beluga Brown Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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