Burgundy Red
Lighting & Paint Reference
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.
Model availability (3)
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. |
Similar Colors ΔE is the color-difference value; the smaller, the more similar.
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FAQ (10)
What is Porsche paint code 017?
017 is the Porsche paint code for Burgundy Red, a solid factory color offered from 1970 to 1972.
What color is Porsche Burgundy Red?
Burgundy Red is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #801D2B). Its paint code is 017.
What years was Porsche Burgundy Red available?
Burgundy Red was offered from 1970 to 1972.
Is Porsche Burgundy Red still available?
No. Burgundy Red was discontinued in 1972.
Which Porsche models came in Burgundy Red?
Burgundy Red was offered on the Porsche 914, 911.
What does Porsche Burgundy Red look like on a 914?
See real photos of Burgundy Red (017) on the Porsche 914 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/burgundy-red-017/914.
What does Porsche Burgundy Red look like on a 911?
See real photos of Burgundy Red (017) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/burgundy-red-017/911.
Is Burgundy Red a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?
No. Burgundy Red was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.
What is the hex code for Porsche Burgundy Red?
The hex code for Burgundy Red is #801D2B. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.
Is Porsche Burgundy Red metallic or non-metallic?
Burgundy Red is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.