Cognac Brown Metallic

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German name: Cognacbraun Metallic

Paint code

40L

HEX

#5B3722

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

Factory Overview 964

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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The metallic companion to the solid Cognac Brown family, Cognac Brown Metallic (code 40L) adds a reflective shimmer to the same warm caramel-amber base while maintaining the color's essentially brown, spirit-referencing character. Rennbow notes that 'Nutmeg Brown Metallic and the later shade Cognac Brown were among the last browns offered by Porsche until the shade returned to the Porsche palette' in the mid-1990s — confirming Cognac Brown Metallic's position as effectively the last major brown metallic of Porsche's first brown era before the long hiatus. It likely appeared across multiple late-G-model and early 964-era platforms on a special-order basis. The rarity score of 7 reflects the genuine scarcity of correctly documented examples across its production window.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#6b472c

Overcast#5B3722

Shade#362318

Golden hour#794b34

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 #5B3722

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Code history (1)

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 40L?

40L is the Porsche paint code for Cognac Brown Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Cognac Brown Metallic?

Cognac Brown Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #5B3722). Its paint code is 40L.

Which Porsche models came in Cognac Brown Metallic?

Cognac Brown Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911, 928.

What does Porsche Cognac Brown Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Cognac Brown Metallic (40L) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cognac-brown-metallic/911.

What does Porsche Cognac Brown Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Cognac Brown Metallic (40L) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cognac-brown-metallic/928.

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

No. Cognac Brown Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Cognac Brown Metallic?

The hex code for Cognac Brown Metallic is #5B3722. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Cognac Brown Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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