Carrara White Metallic

A luminous, pearl-effect tricoat white that gives the surface a dimensional depth and iridescent shimmer quite unlike conventional solid or simple metallic whites — Carrara White Metallic (Carraraweiß Metallic, code S9R) has been the standard premium white across Porsche's entire current lineup since approximately 2015. The tricoat construction (base, pearl midcoat, clear) gives it a depth that shifts between pure white and a very faint silver-blue shimmer depending on lighting angle, and body panel edges catch light differently from large flat surfaces, creating a complex, almost fabric-like visual quality. PaintRef confirms it from 2015 across essentially every current model: 911, 718, Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, and Taycan. The hex #F5F4F4 confirms near-pure white with very subtle warmth. As the most widely specified white on Porsche vehicles across the world, Carrara White Metallic has become one of the defining visual identities of the current-generation model range — the white of the 992, the Taycan, and the 718. The tricoat's complexity makes it one of the more technically demanding colors to repair, requiring all three layers to be correctly matched for a seamless finish.

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Code history (4)

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 (11)

What is Porsche paint code S9R?

S9R is the Porsche paint code for Carrara White Metallic, a metallic factory color offered since 2019.

What color is Porsche Carrara White Metallic?

Carrara White Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the white family (hex #FFFFFF). Its paint code is S9R.

What years was Porsche Carrara White Metallic available?

Carrara White Metallic has been offered since 2019 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Carrara White Metallic still available?

Yes. Carrara White Metallic is currently in production.

Which Porsche models came in Carrara White Metallic?

Carrara White Metallic was offered on the Porsche Cayenne, Macan, Panamera.

What does Porsche Carrara White Metallic look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Carrara White Metallic (S9R) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/carrara-white-metallic/cayenne.

What does Porsche Carrara White Metallic look like on a Macan?

See real photos of Carrara White Metallic (S9R) on the Porsche Macan at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/carrara-white-metallic/macan.

What does Porsche Carrara White Metallic look like on a Panamera?

See real photos of Carrara White Metallic (S9R) on the Porsche Panamera at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/carrara-white-metallic/panamera.

Is Carrara White Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Carrara White Metallic?

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

Is Porsche Carrara White Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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