Berber Yellow

/colors/berber-yellow · ID: C873 ·

German name: berbergelb

Paint code

L11D

HEX

#DEC429

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Yellow

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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Berber Yellow is a warm, golden-amber yellow solid — at #DEC429 it sits in the rich, saturated end of the yellow spectrum with a notably golden character that pushes toward deep amber. It evokes the warm, sun-baked colors of North African Berber culture, which the name references. Berber Yellow (Berbergelb, code L11D) was a 914-era color sourced from the VW palette rather than Porsche's own color development — consistent with the naming conventions of that period, which frequently referenced geographic and cultural identities. With only two documented community examples it is among the rarer 914 colors.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#fffd35

Overcast#DEC429

Shade#857725

Golden hour#fcd83b

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 #DEC429

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code L11D?

L11D is the Porsche paint code for Berber Yellow, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Berber Yellow?

Berber Yellow is a solid Porsche paint color in the yellow family (hex #DEC429). Its paint code is L11D.

Which Porsche models came in Berber Yellow?

Berber Yellow was offered on the Porsche 914.

What does Porsche Berber Yellow look like on a 914?

See real photos of Berber Yellow (L11D) on the Porsche 914 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/berber-yellow/914.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Berber Yellow?

The hex code for Berber Yellow is #DEC429. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Berber Yellow metallic or non-metallic?

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