Cashmere Grey Metallic

/colors/cashmere-grey-metallic · ID: C693 ·

German name: Kaschmir Grau Metallic

Paint code

Z1T

HEX

#b2a7a4

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Grey

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Porsche PTS media site

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A warm, slightly rose-tinged mid-grey metallic — more feminine and sophisticated than conventional cool-grey metallics, with a faint warmth that gives it the feel of polished stone or fine fabric — Cashmere Grey Metallic (code Z1T) is listed in the Stuttcars database as a PTS color without a standard model-year window. The hex #BDB5A9 confirms a warm, slightly off-neutral grey with subtle warm undertones, distinctly warmer than GT Silver or Dolomite Silver. The cashmere reference in the name signals the same aspiration toward textile luxury as the beige variants — a color that borrows its character from natural, refined, high-value fibers rather than industrial materials. Warm grey metallics in this register are increasingly popular in the modern Porsche palette as buyers seek alternatives to both cool silvers and stark whites, and Cashmere Grey occupies a distinctive niche between the two. The rarity score of 2 suggests selective but consistent PTS ordering.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#d2d7d5

Overcast#b2a7a4

Shade#6f6968

Golden hour#d0bbb6

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 #b2a7a4

Digital approximation only

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.

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 (5)

What is Porsche paint code Z1T?

Z1T is the Porsche paint code for Cashmere Grey Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Cashmere Grey Metallic?

Cashmere Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #B2A7A4). Its paint code is Z1T.

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

Yes. Cashmere Grey Metallic is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche Cashmere Grey Metallic?

The hex code for Cashmere Grey Metallic is #B2A7A4. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Cashmere Grey Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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