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Blood Orange

Blood Orange

/colors/blood-orange-018 · ID: C301 ·
German name: Blutorange
Paint code
018
HEX
#F85505
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Orange
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
1972
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
G-Series 911
Community photos
45
Model availability
5
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
This vibrant orange-red debuted on the 2023 911 Dakar special edition honoring Polish rally legend Sobiesław Zasada. Named for its deep, rich hue that's more intense than typical oranges, it brings serious rally heritage to street cars. Fresh but with genuine motorsport DNA.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ff6e07
Overcast#F85505
Shade#8f390d
Golden hour#ff6917

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 #F85505
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (5)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation991, 901/911 Years1972, 1973, Standard

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
018 G-Series ?–1972 Primary code
M2A Modern 2018–present
2018–present
M2A
Modern
?–1972
018 Primary code
G-Series

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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Community photos Total 45 photos

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FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code 018?

018 is the Porsche paint code for Blood Orange, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Blood Orange?

Blood Orange is a solid Porsche paint color in the orange family (hex #F85505). Its paint code is 018.

Which Porsche models came in Blood Orange?

Blood Orange was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Blood Orange look like on a 911?

See real photos of Blood Orange (018) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/blood-orange-018/911.

Is Blood Orange a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Blood Orange was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Blood Orange?

The hex code for Blood Orange is #F85505. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Blood Orange metallic or non-metallic?

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