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Black Metallic

/colors/black-metallic-lm9y · ID: C586 ·
German name: Schwarz Metallic
Paint code
LM9Y
HEX
#100E0E
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Black
Introduced year
1982
Discontinued year
1982
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
0
Model availability
3
Code history
5
Sighting count
—
All the drama of solid black with metallic flake to add depth and dimension. Just as challenging to maintain as its solid counterpart, but the subtle sparkle helps mask minor imperfections while creating more visual interest in changing light.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#131212
Overcast#100E0E
Shade#0a0909
Golden hour#2e2220

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 #100E0E
Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Metallic
928 Generation928 Metallic
944 Generation944/951 Years1982 Metallic

Code history (5)

Code Era Years Primary
LM9Y 80s Porsche format 1982–1982 Primary code
708 Late 70s ?–1979
738 Early 911 —
744 Early 911 —
746 Early 911 (alt) —
1982–1982
LM9Y Primary code
80s Porsche format
?–1979
708
Late 70s
738
Early 911
744
Early 911
746
Early 911 (alt)

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 (11)

What is Porsche paint code LM9Y?

LM9Y is the Porsche paint code for Black Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1982 to 1982.

What color is Porsche Black Metallic?

Black Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the black family (hex #100E0E). Its paint code is LM9Y.

What years was Porsche Black Metallic available?

Black Metallic was offered from 1982 to 1982.

Is Porsche Black Metallic still available?

No. Black Metallic was discontinued in 1982.

Which Porsche models came in Black Metallic?

Black Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 924, 928.

What does Porsche Black Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Black Metallic (LM9Y) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/black-metallic-lm9y/944.

What does Porsche Black Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Black Metallic (LM9Y) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/black-metallic-lm9y/924.

What does Porsche Black Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Black Metallic (LM9Y) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/black-metallic-lm9y/928.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Black Metallic?

The hex code for Black Metallic is #100E0E. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Black Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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