Chestnut Brown Metallic

/colors/chestnut-brown-metallic · ID: C696 ·

German name: Kastanienbraun Metallic

Paint code

H8Z

HEX

#86766a

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Brown

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

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Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A warm, medium-dark metallic brown with red-mahogany undertones — Chestnut Brown Metallic (Kastanienbraun Metallic, code H8Z) takes its name from the distinctive warm reddish-brown of the horse chestnut. The hex #86766A confirms a mid-brown with warmth and complexity. PTS-eligible with a rarity score of 2. Colors in the chestnut-mahogany family have historically found more buyers on the Panamera and Cayenne than on the 911 or 718, where more expressive or traditional sports-car tones dominate. Chestnut Brown Metallic offers the warmth and material-richness association of a luxury interior color applied to the exterior — the kind of choice that signals confident personal taste over convention, and pairs particularly well with cream or cognac leather interiors on the Panamera or Cayenne. For buyers seeking a brown metallic that reads as red-adjacent rather than neutral, this color offers a distinct character that neither the cooler Mahogany Metallic nor the redder Rubystone Red provides.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#9e988a

Overcast#86766a

Shade#534a44

Golden hour#a48a7c

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 #86766a

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 H8Z?

H8Z is the Porsche paint code for Chestnut Brown Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Chestnut Brown Metallic?

Chestnut Brown Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #86766A). Its paint code is H8Z.

Is Chestnut Brown Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Chestnut Brown 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 Chestnut Brown Metallic?

The hex code for Chestnut Brown Metallic is #86766A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Chestnut Brown Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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