Carmine Red

A deep, pure crimson red without orange warmth or purple coolness — the ideal, archetypal red in the tradition of fine pigment, close in character to the carmine lake pigments of classical painting — Carmine Red (Karminrot, code M3C) has been one of Porsche's most consistently popular and broadly available reds since its introduction across the full lineup in approximately 2012. Rennbow records it from 2012 through the present on the 911, Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, and Taycan, making it one of the most universally available non-standard colors in the modern Porsche palette. The hex #830A1E confirms a rich, pure dark red with excellent depth. It was a signature color on several GTS variants — the 981 Boxster GTS and 981 Cayman GTS in particular — where its combination of depth and purity matched the models' combination of everyday usability and sporting character. The GTS association has made Carmine Red one of the most recognized and photographed modern Porsche color specifications. The current rarity score of 1 reflects very high ordering volume relative to the broader Porsche palette, and it remains one of the defining modern Porsche colors across all model lines.