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Brown Metallic

/colors/brown-metallic · ID: C806 ·
German name: braunmetallic
Paint code
Y40
HEX
#5C4836
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
0
Model availability
1
Code history
1
Sighting count
A dark, moody espresso-brown metallic sitting in the very deep end of the brown family — rich and complex rather than flat, with the metallic layer giving it dimensional depth that prevents it from reading as simple chocolate. Brown Metallic (code Y40) appears in the Stuttcars database without confirmed model-year data, suggesting a special-order or PTS-era color with limited documentation. The hex #3D2414 confirms an extremely dark warm brown approaching near-black, consistent with a modern take on the espresso-brown family that also includes Coffee Black and Ristretto Brown. The rarity score of 2 reflects genuine scarcity. Very dark brown metallics of this character occupy a specific luxury niche — colors that read as dark and disciplined from a distance but reveal their warmth and complexity up close. They appeal particularly to buyers who want the authority of near-black with the warmth and tactile association of polished dark wood or fine leather, and tend to find their most appreciative buyers on the Panamera and Cayenne platforms where the grand-touring character suits the color's sensibility.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#6d5d46
Overcast#5C4836
Shade#382d24
Golden hour#7a5c48

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 #5C4836
Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Years2010 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
Y40 Historical Primary code
Y40 Primary code
Historical

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 Y40?

Y40 is the Porsche paint code for Brown Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Brown Metallic?

Brown Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #5C4836). Its paint code is Y40.

Which Porsche models came in Brown Metallic?

Brown Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Brown Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Brown Metallic (Y40) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/brown-metallic/911.

Is Brown Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Brown Metallic?

The hex code for Brown Metallic is #5C4836. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Brown Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

Brown Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.