Cherry Red

/colors/cherry-red · ID: C403 ·

German name: Cherryrot

Paint code

80F

HEX

#C22246

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Red

Introduced year

—

Discontinued year

1986

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

G-Series 911

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

—

The precursor name and formula for what later became the modern Carmine Red, Cherry Red (Cherryrot, code 80F) was offered on the late G-model 911 and the 928 in 1987 and 1988 — a brief two-year window. Color N Drive records confirm the code 80F on the 911, 928, and 964 from 1987 to 1988. A Cardiff Classics listing for a 1987 911 Targa specifically described as 'Cherry Red' confirms the color as a special-order European delivery example, noted as 'very unique/rare.' Despite the short production window, the color's character — cooler and darker than Guards Red, without the orange bias, making it more formally beautiful than the brighter standard reds — attracted a committed minority of buyers who valued its evening-wear quality. The revival of Carmine Red from 2012 onward under the new code M3C represents a direct continuation of the same color family, making Cherry Red the historical ancestor of one of Porsche's most successful modern palette entries.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#e52c5b

Overcast#C22246

Shade#711b2f

Golden hour#e03658

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 #C22246

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

80F Historical ?–1986 Primary code

?–1986

80F 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 80F?

80F is the Porsche paint code for Cherry Red, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Cherry Red?

Cherry Red is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #C22246). Its paint code is 80F.

Which Porsche models came in Cherry Red?

Cherry Red was offered on the Porsche 911, 928.

What does Porsche Cherry Red look like on a 911?

See real photos of Cherry Red (80F) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cherry-red/911.

What does Porsche Cherry Red look like on a 928?

See real photos of Cherry Red (80F) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cherry-red/928.

Is Cherry Red a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Cherry Red?

The hex code for Cherry Red is #C22246. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Cherry Red metallic or non-metallic?

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