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Black Metallic (744)

/colors/black-metallic-744 · ID: C481 ·
German name: Schwarz Perlcolor
Paint code
744
HEX
#1A1A1A
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Black
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
746
Source
Factory Overview 964
Community photos
0
Model availability
23
Code history
0
Sighting count
—
Black Metallic (744) (paint code 744) is a special-finish Porsche color in the black family. Known as "Schwarz Perlcolor" in the original German Porsche color catalogs.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#1f2222
Overcast#1A1A1A
Shade#101010
Golden hour#382e2c

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 #1A1A1A
Digital approximation only

Model availability (23)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation964, 993, 996 Years1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 Pearl
928 Generation928 Years1991, 1992, 1994 Pearl
944 Generation944/951 Years1991 Pearl
968 Generation968 Years1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Pearl
Boxster Generation986 Years1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Metallic

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 744?

744 is the Porsche paint code for Black Metallic (744), a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Black Metallic (744)?

Black Metallic (744) is a metallic Porsche paint color in the black family (hex #1A1A1A). Its paint code is 744.

Which Porsche models came in Black Metallic (744)?

Black Metallic (744) was offered on the Porsche 928, 968, 944, 911, Boxster.

What does Porsche Black Metallic (744) look like on a 928?

See real photos of Black Metallic (744) (744) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/black-metallic-744/928.

What does Porsche Black Metallic (744) look like on a 968?

See real photos of Black Metallic (744) (744) on the Porsche 968 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/black-metallic-744/968.

What does Porsche Black Metallic (744) look like on a 944?

See real photos of Black Metallic (744) (744) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/black-metallic-744/944.

Is Black Metallic (744) a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Black Metallic (744) was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Black Metallic (744)?

The hex code for Black Metallic (744) is #1A1A1A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Black Metallic (744) metallic or non-metallic?

Black Metallic (744) is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.