Brocade Red

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German name: Brokatrot

Paint code

32A

HEX

#550707

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Red

Introduced year

1977

Discontinued year

1977

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

Factory Overview 924

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A dark, cool-toned red solid with a slightly blue-shifted character that places it closer to crimson than to the warm orange-red of Guards Red — Brocade Red (Brokatrot, code 32A / L32A) appeared on the 924 in 1977, making it one of the earliest reds in the transaxle era palette. PaintRef records it under code L32A on 1977 Porsche models alongside Mars Red and other contemporaneous reds. The VW group shared the L32A formula across models from the same period, confirming the Brocade Red entry as a cross-platform VAG palette color rather than a Porsche-exclusive development. The hex #6D1421 places it in the dark, jewel-red family — a deep, formal red with complexity — distinguishing it from the brighter, more vivid Guards Red and signal reds of the era. For 924 enthusiasts, Brocade Red represents one of the more distinctive and less commonly documented red specifications available on the model's first production year.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#640909

Overcast#550707

Shade#310707

Golden hour#731b19

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 #550707

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 32A?

32A is the Porsche paint code for Brocade Red, a solid factory color offered from 1977 to 1977.

What color is Porsche Brocade Red?

Brocade Red is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #550707). Its paint code is 32A.

What years was Porsche Brocade Red available?

Brocade Red was offered from 1977 to 1977.

Is Porsche Brocade Red still available?

No. Brocade Red was discontinued in 1977.

Which Porsche models came in Brocade Red?

Brocade Red was offered on the Porsche 924.

What does Porsche Brocade Red look like on a 924?

See real photos of Brocade Red (32A) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/brocade-red/924.

Is Brocade Red a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Brocade Red was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Brocade Red?

The hex code for Brocade Red is #550707. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Brocade Red metallic or non-metallic?

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