Burgundy Pearl

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German name: burgunderperle

Paint code

M3S

HEX

#482A2A

Finish type

Pearl

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

Source

Rennbow

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A deep, wine-red pearl with the specific temperature and richness of aged Burgundy — cooler and more purple-adjacent than Guards Red, darker and more complex than Carmine Red, with a pearl effect giving it an inner luminosity that shifts in different light — Burgundy Pearl (code M3S) appeared on the Panamera in 2018, confirmed as a one-year special color on that platform. The hex #4A0E1E places it firmly in dark, cool-toned burgundy territory — the color of a deep Côte de Nuits at cellar temperature. Pearl finishes in the burgundy-red family have a strong tradition in European luxury automotive painting, where the depth and complexity they add elevates the red's character from sporty assertiveness toward refined, almost gem-like beauty. The Panamera association is natural: the car's four-door grand-touring character aligns perfectly with a sophisticated wine-red pearl, and a one-year production window makes surviving examples in documented original specification among the more unusual Panamera color finds.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#553637

Overcast#482A2A

Shade#2b1b1b

Golden hour#663e3c

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 #482A2A

Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Code history (2)

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 (6)

What is Porsche paint code M3S?

M3S is the Porsche paint code for Burgundy Pearl, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Burgundy Pearl?

Burgundy Pearl is a solid Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #482A2A). Its paint code is M3S.

Which Porsche models came in Burgundy Pearl?

Burgundy Pearl was offered on the Porsche Panamera.

What does Porsche Burgundy Pearl look like on a Panamera?

See real photos of Burgundy Pearl (M3S) on the Porsche Panamera at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/burgundy-pearl/panamera.

Is Burgundy Pearl a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Burgundy Pearl was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Burgundy Pearl?

The hex code for Burgundy Pearl is #482A2A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.