Brilliant Black

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German name: Brillantschwarz

Paint code

LY9B

HEX

#0E0403

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Black

Introduced year

1991

Discontinued year

1991

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

Factory Overview 944

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Brilliant Black is a pure, flat black solid — at #0E0403 it is essentially absolute black with no metallic, no pearl, and no complexity. The name "Brilliant" refers not to a special finish but to the paint's clarity and gloss depth. The solid finish gives it a direct, graphic quality that emphasizes the Porsche body's silhouette absolutely — every surface reads as pure form. Brilliant Black (Brillantschwarz, code LY9B) was offered for a single model year — 1991 — on the 944, making it one of the rarest and most specifically dated blacks in the Porsche catalogue. This single-year availability on the final 944 S2 period gives it a precise historical moment: 1991 was the last full year of 944 production before the 968 replaced it in 1992, meaning Brilliant Black belongs to a significant transitional moment in Porsche's transaxle story. With 12 documented examples it has left a respectable trace for a one-year code.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#110504

Overcast#0E0403

Shade#080302

Golden hour#2c1815

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 #0E0403

Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code LY9B?

LY9B is the Porsche paint code for Brilliant Black, a solid factory color offered from 1991 to 1991.

What color is Porsche Brilliant Black?

Brilliant Black is a solid Porsche paint color in the black family (hex #0E0403). Its paint code is LY9B.

What years was Porsche Brilliant Black available?

Brilliant Black was offered from 1991 to 1991.

Is Porsche Brilliant Black still available?

No. Brilliant Black was discontinued in 1991.

Which Porsche models came in Brilliant Black?

Brilliant Black was offered on the Porsche 944.

What does Porsche Brilliant Black look like on a 944?

See real photos of Brilliant Black (LY9B) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/brilliant-black/944.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Brilliant Black?

The hex code for Brilliant Black is #0E0403. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Brilliant Black metallic or non-metallic?

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