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Champagne Yellow (1963)

Champagne Yellow (1963)

/colors/champagne-yellow-1963 · ID: C227 ·
German name: Champagnergelb
Paint code
6205
HEX
#F5E494
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Yellow
Introduced year
1962
Discontinued year
1963
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Stuttcars PDF
Community photos
41
Model availability
4
Code history
3
Sighting count
—
The ubiquitous pastel yellow of the mid-'60s—every sports car maker had their version, from Jaguar's Primrose to Mustang's Springtime Yellow. While common across brands, it remains a charming period-correct choice for early 911s and 356s.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffc0
Overcast#F5E494
Shade#968e63
Golden hour#fff8a6

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 #F5E494
Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Model Generation Years Tier
356 Generation356 Years1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 Standard

Code history (3)

Code Era Years Primary
111 G-Series 1965–1967 Primary code
6205 356 (1963) 1962–1963
6405 356C 1964–1965
1962–1963
6205
356 (1963)
1964–1965
6405
356C
1965–1967
111 Primary code
G-Series

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 6205?

6205 is the Porsche paint code for Champagne Yellow (1963), a solid factory color offered from 1962 to 1963.

What color is Porsche Champagne Yellow (1963)?

Champagne Yellow (1963) is a solid Porsche paint color in the yellow family (hex #F5E494). Its paint code is 6205.

What years was Porsche Champagne Yellow (1963) available?

Champagne Yellow (1963) was offered from 1962 to 1963.

Is Porsche Champagne Yellow (1963) still available?

No. Champagne Yellow (1963) was discontinued in 1963.

Which Porsche models came in Champagne Yellow (1963)?

Champagne Yellow (1963) was offered on the Porsche 356.

What does Porsche Champagne Yellow (1963) look like on a 356?

See real photos of Champagne Yellow (1963) (6205) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/champagne-yellow-1963/356.

Is Champagne Yellow (1963) a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Champagne Yellow (1963) was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Champagne Yellow (1963)?

The hex code for Champagne Yellow (1963) is #F5E494. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Champagne Yellow (1963) metallic or non-metallic?

Champagne Yellow (1963) is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.