Black Pearl

/colors/black-pearl · ID: C787 ·

German name: schwarzeperle

Paint code

Y70

HEX

#0C0403

Finish type

Pearl

Color family

Black

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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Black Pearl is a deep, near-black with a pearl pigment finish at #0C0403 — the pearl effect gives the surface a multi-dimensional quality that flat or standard metallic blacks cannot achieve. Where standard black absorbs light, Black Pearl's pearl particles reflect it in subtle, shifting patterns that reveal internal luminosity in strong light. Rennbow describes it as "shines and stands out wherever it goes — the pearl in the paint really changes everything and shows off the body lines." Black Pearl (Schwarze Perle, code Y70) was offered on the 911 and Boxster in the early 2000s — specifically the 996-generation 911 in 2000–2001 and 2011, and the Boxster in 2000–2001 and 2004. With six documented examples it is among the rarer special-finish blacks in the catalogue. The pearl effect was technically ahead of its time for a black.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#0e0504

Overcast#0C0403

Shade#070302

Golden hour#2a1815

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 #0C0403

Digital approximation only

Model availability (6)

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.

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FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code Y70?

Y70 is the Porsche paint code for Black Pearl, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Black Pearl?

Black Pearl is a solid Porsche paint color in the black family (hex #0C0403). Its paint code is Y70.

Which Porsche models came in Black Pearl?

Black Pearl was offered on the Porsche 911, Boxster.

What does Porsche Black Pearl look like on a 911?

See real photos of Black Pearl (Y70) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/black-pearl/911.

What does Porsche Black Pearl look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Black Pearl (Y70) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/black-pearl/boxster.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Black Pearl?

The hex code for Black Pearl is #0C0403. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.