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Cashmere Beige Metallic

Cashmere Beige Metallic

/colors/cashmere-beige-metallic · ID: C066 ·
German name: Kaschmir Beige Metallic
Paint code
L1X
HEX
#D7D8C8
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Beige
Introduced year
2019
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
5Q
Source
PaintRef
Community photos
12
Model availability
2
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
A soft, dusty metallic beige with a warm, slightly rose-tinged character that makes it feel more sophisticated than a conventional sandy beige — Cashmere Beige Metallic (code L1X) was offered on the Cayenne from approximately 2019 to 2021, confirmed by PaintRef and touch-up paint retailers. The hex #D4C5A0 shares the warm beige base with the solid variant, with the metallic layer adding luminosity and a faint directional sparkle. As a standard metallic color on the E3 Cayenne, it provided buyers with a warm, elegant alternative to the greys and silvers that dominated the SUV palette of the period. The Cayenne's large, relatively flat body surfaces suit metallic beige well — giving the metallic flake room to catch and distribute light across broad panels. The 2019–21 window and rarity score of 2 confirm it was available for a limited period and attracted a minority of buyers seeking an unusually refined, understated Cayenne specification.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#feffff
Overcast#D7D8C8
Shade#87877f
Golden hour#f5ecda

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 #D7D8C8
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
Cayenne Generation9YA/9YB Years2023, 2025 Standard

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
L1X Modern 2019–present Primary code
5Q Modern (alt) 2019–present
2019–present
L1X Primary code
Modern
2019–present
5Q
Modern (alt)

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code L1X?

L1X is the Porsche paint code for Cashmere Beige Metallic, a metallic factory color offered since 2019.

What color is Porsche Cashmere Beige Metallic?

Cashmere Beige Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the beige family (hex #D7D8C8). Its paint code is L1X.

What years was Porsche Cashmere Beige Metallic available?

Cashmere Beige Metallic has been offered since 2019 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Cashmere Beige Metallic still available?

Yes. Cashmere Beige Metallic is currently in production.

Which Porsche models came in Cashmere Beige Metallic?

Cashmere Beige Metallic was offered on the Porsche Cayenne.

What does Porsche Cashmere Beige Metallic look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Cashmere Beige Metallic (L1X) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cashmere-beige-metallic/cayenne.

Is Cashmere Beige Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Cashmere Beige Metallic?

The hex code for Cashmere Beige Metallic is #D7D8C8. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Cashmere Beige Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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