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Cassis Red Metallic

Cassis Red Metallic

/colors/cassis-red-metallic · ID: C415 ·
German name: Cassisrot-met.
Paint code
80D
HEX
#CAAEB6
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Red
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
1987
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
G-Series 911
Community photos
50
Model availability
5
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
An extremely unusual dusty mauve-pink metallic — neither a conventional red nor a conventional pink, but a specific, complex color that sits precisely between them and carries the particular dusty quality of the cassis (blackcurrant) berry from which it takes its name — Cassis Red Metallic (code 80D) appeared on the 911, 928, and 944 in 1987 and 1988 as a special-order option. PaintRef documents it under codes 80D and L80D on 1987 and 1988 Porsches. The hex #8B475A confirms the distinctly pink-mauve register, closer to a deep dusty rose than to any conventional automotive red. Rennbow describes it as one of the most unusual special-order colors of the G-model era — a color that challenges conventional sports car color expectations and creates a specification that is simultaneously elegant and startlingly original. On a 928 of the period — already an unconventional choice among sports car buyers — Cassis Red Metallic created one of the most individual and photographically distinctive specifications available. Surviving documented examples are extremely uncommon and of significant interest to 928 and late G-model specialists.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#eee0ed
Overcast#CAAEB6
Shade#7e6f73
Golden hour#e8c2c8

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 #CAAEB6
Digital approximation only

Model availability (5)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation930, 964 Years1987, 1989 Standard, Metallic
928 Generation928 Years1989, 1990 Metallic
968 Generation968 Years1992 Special Order

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
80D Historical ?–1987 Primary code
?–1987
80D Primary code
Historical

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 80D?

80D is the Porsche paint code for Cassis Red Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Cassis Red Metallic?

Cassis Red Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #CAAEB6). Its paint code is 80D.

Which Porsche models came in Cassis Red Metallic?

Cassis Red Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911, 928, 968.

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

See real photos of Cassis Red Metallic (80D) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cassis-red-metallic/911.

What does Porsche Cassis Red Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Cassis Red Metallic (80D) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cassis-red-metallic/928.

What does Porsche Cassis Red Metallic look like on a 968?

See real photos of Cassis Red Metallic (80D) on the Porsche 968 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cassis-red-metallic/968.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Cassis Red Metallic?

The hex code for Cassis Red Metallic is #CAAEB6. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Cassis Red Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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