Ceramic Beige

/colors/ceramic-beige · ID: C405 ·

German name: Keramikbeige

Paint code

499

HEX

#DEB28A

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

—

Discontinued year

1986

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

G-Series 911

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

—

A warm, medium-light solid beige with a distinct honey-amber tone — closer to a biscuit or sandy clay than a cool grey-beige — Ceramic Beige (Keramikbeige, code 499) takes its name from the fired-earth quality of traditional ceramic glazes. The hex #DEB28A confirms a medium amber-tan with clear warmth. Color N Drive records confirm code 499 on the 911, 928, and 964 in 1987–88. The Amazon product listing confirms the official Porsche name as 'Ceramic Beige 499 / Keramik Beige.' Like most of Porsche's beige-family colors from this period, Ceramic Beige was a minority choice in a decade increasingly dominated by silver metallics and white, but it suited the 928's grand touring character particularly well, evoking the warm, hand-stitched leather interiors the car was designed around. Surviving examples on the 928 in this color, correctly documented, are a noteworthy find for 928 enthusiasts who appreciate the tactile, analog luxury the car represented.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffe6b3

Overcast#DEB28A

Shade#88705b

Golden hour#fcc69c

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 #DEB28A

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Model Generation Years Tier

911 Generation930, 964 Years1986, 1989 Standard

928 Generation928 Years1987, 1988 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary

499 Historical ?–1986 Primary code

?–1986

499 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 (8)

What is Porsche paint code 499?

499 is the Porsche paint code for Ceramic Beige, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Ceramic Beige?

Ceramic Beige is a solid Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #DEB28A). Its paint code is 499.

Which Porsche models came in Ceramic Beige?

Ceramic Beige was offered on the Porsche 911, 928.

What does Porsche Ceramic Beige look like on a 911?

See real photos of Ceramic Beige (499) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/ceramic-beige/911.

What does Porsche Ceramic Beige look like on a 928?

See real photos of Ceramic Beige (499) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/ceramic-beige/928.

Is Ceramic Beige a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Ceramic Beige?

The hex code for Ceramic Beige is #DEB28A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Ceramic Beige metallic or non-metallic?

Ceramic Beige is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.