Back to list Similar Colors EN | 中文
Carmon Red Metallic

Carmon Red Metallic

/colors/carmon-red-metallic · ID: C095 ·
German name: Carmonarot Metallic
Paint code
M3W
HEX
#8B1934
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Red
Introduced year
2005
Discontinued year
2008
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
wittwer.nl
Community photos
78
Model availability
11
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
A deep, wine-red metallic — darker and cooler than Guards Red, with the warmth of aged Bordeaux and a metallic shimmer that gives it complex, layered depth — Carmon Red Metallic (Karmosinrot Metallic, code M3W) was offered from approximately 2003 to 2008 on the 911, Boxster, Cayenne, and Cayman. PaintRef confirms it extensively across this window. Rennbow notes it was renamed Carmona Red for the 2006 model year, though the formula appears to have remained consistent. The hex #620C1C confirms a very dark, cool-toned wine-red metallic. Multiple forum discussions and sales listings document it on 997 Carrera, 987 Boxster, and first-generation Cayenne examples, where its combination of dark depth and metallic complexity created one of the more sophisticated red specifications available in the period. The rarity score of 2 reflects a relatively limited production window and minority uptake — buyers who chose Carmon Red over Guards Red were making a deliberate statement of refinement over boldness, and those cars today have a specific period character that makes them stand out within the 997 and 987 market.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#a42044
Overcast#8B1934
Shade#521523
Golden hour#a92d46

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 #8B1934
Digital approximation only

Model availability (11)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation996, 997 Years2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 Metallic, Standard
Boxster Generation986 Years2004 Metallic
Cayenne Generation9PA Years2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Metallic

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
M3W Modern 2005–2008 Primary code
2005–2008
M3W Primary code
Modern

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.

Similar Colors

Metallic Dark Red
020 ΔE 2.80 Same family
Arena Red Metallic
84R ΔE 4.17 Same family
Raspberry Metallic
83E ΔE 4.37 Same family
Amaranth Red Metallic
8L1 ΔE 4.48 Same family
Burgundy Red
017 ΔE 3.32 Same family
Rhodamine Red metallic
— ΔE 5.75 Same family
Almandin Red Metallic
— ΔE 6.55 Same family
Rubystone Red
82S ΔE 4.78 Same family
Rubin Red
M3X ΔE 4.80 Same family
Piedmont Red Metallic
Z3H ΔE 8.18 Same family
Maraschino Red Metallic
LY3V ΔE 8.23 Same family
Red Brown Metallic
M3T ΔE 8.43 Same family
Garnet Red Metallic
LM3Y ΔE 9.82 Same family
Maroon
L87Z ΔE 9.16 Same family
Ruby Red Metallic
810 ΔE 11.22 Same family
Star Ruby
LM3B ΔE 9.24 Same family
Orient Red Metallic
8A3 ΔE 11.61 Same family
Surinam Metallic
LA3Y ΔE 11.80 Same family

Community photos Total 78 photos

By model

FAQ (11)

What is Porsche paint code M3W?

M3W is the Porsche paint code for Carmon Red Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 2005 to 2008.

What color is Porsche Carmon Red Metallic?

Carmon Red Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #8B1934). Its paint code is M3W.

What years was Porsche Carmon Red Metallic available?

Carmon Red Metallic was offered from 2005 to 2008.

Is Porsche Carmon Red Metallic still available?

No. Carmon Red Metallic was discontinued in 2008.

Which Porsche models came in Carmon Red Metallic?

Carmon Red Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayenne.

What does Porsche Carmon Red Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Carmon Red Metallic (M3W) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/carmon-red-metallic/911.

What does Porsche Carmon Red Metallic look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Carmon Red Metallic (M3W) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/carmon-red-metallic/boxster.

What does Porsche Carmon Red Metallic look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Carmon Red Metallic (M3W) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/carmon-red-metallic/cayenne.

Is Carmon Red Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Carmon Red Metallic?

The hex code for Carmon Red Metallic is #8B1934. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Carmon Red Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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