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Brown Copper Diamond

Brown Copper Diamond

/colors/brown-copper-diamond · ID: C349 ·
German name: Braunkupferdiamant
Paint code
432
HEX
#745330
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
1972
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
G-Series 911
Community photos
26
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
A warm, amber-copper metallic with a golden warmth that shifts between burnished copper and rich amber depending on lighting — Brown Copper Diamond (Braunkupferdiamant / Kupferdiamant, code 432 / L432) was one of the Porsche palette's distinctive copper-toned entries of the mid-to-late 1970s. PaintRef confirms codes 432 and L432 on Porsche models from the mid-1970s through the early 1980s, and the Teamspeed forum's brown color catalog documents it among the many copper and brown variants of the period. The hex #BF925A confirms warm amber-copper territory with golden warmth. The 'diamond' suffix in German naming tradition signals a luminous quality — consistent with a finish that sparkles noticeably in direct light. Related to but distinct from the later Copper Brown Metallic (code 443), this color represents the warm copper-gold end of the bronze metallic family. Surviving examples on 911 and 928 models are uncommon and of interest to collectors specializing in the unusual metallic color options of the G-model era.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#896b3e
Overcast#745330
Shade#463421
Golden hour#926742

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 #745330
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation901/911 Years1972, 1973 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
432 G-Series ?–1972 Primary code
?–1972
432 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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FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code 432?

432 is the Porsche paint code for Brown Copper Diamond, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Brown Copper Diamond?

Brown Copper Diamond is a solid Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #745330). Its paint code is 432.

Which Porsche models came in Brown Copper Diamond?

Brown Copper Diamond was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Brown Copper Diamond look like on a 911?

See real photos of Brown Copper Diamond (432) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/brown-copper-diamond/911.

Is Brown Copper Diamond a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Brown Copper Diamond was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Brown Copper Diamond?

The hex code for Brown Copper Diamond is #745330. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Brown Copper Diamond metallic or non-metallic?

Brown Copper Diamond is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.