Coffee Black

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German name: Kaffeeschwarz

Paint code

9MU

HEX

#3c3733

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

—

Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Porsche PTS media site

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A very dark brown-black that in most conditions reads as a near-black but reveals distinct warm coffee-brown undertones in raking light or direct sun — Coffee Black (Kaffeeschwarz, code 9MU) was confirmed by carpaints.co as a new PTS color added to the Porsche lineup in 2025. The hex #3C3733 confirms the very dark base with sufficient warmth to push it clearly out of neutral black territory. Like Cherry Black Metallic and Havana Black Metallic before it, Coffee Black belongs to the category of dark automotive colors that carry a conceptual narrative — their true character only becomes visible when the light cooperates, rewarding attentive observers and photographers while appearing conventionally dark in everyday use. For buyers who want to specify something darker and more personal than the standard black options while avoiding the conspicuousness of a full-color choice, Coffee Black represents a sophisticated and understated direction. Its 2025 introduction makes it among the most recent colors in the Porsche PTS catalogue.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#474742

Overcast#3c3733

Shade#262320

Golden hour#5a4b45

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 #3c3733

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 9MU?

9MU is the Porsche paint code for Coffee Black, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Coffee Black?

Coffee Black is a solid Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #3C3733). Its paint code is 9MU.

Is Coffee Black a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Coffee Black 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 Coffee Black?

The hex code for Coffee Black is #3C3733. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Coffee Black metallic or non-metallic?

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