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Cognac Brown

/colors/cognac-brown · ID: C542 ·
German name: Cognacbraun
Paint code
L86A
HEX
#5B3722
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
1978
Discontinued year
1978
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 924
Community photos
0
Model availability
1
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
A warm, medium-dark solid brown with the caramel-amber quality of aged cognac spirit — the color Porsche variously called Cognac Brown, Bitter Chocolate, or Cockney Brown under the shared code L86A / 408 / L408 — offered on the 911 in 1977 and the 924 in 1978 per Rennbow. The shared code across multiple paint databases makes it clear that Cognac Brown is one of several alternate names for the same warm, solid brown formula used across the late G-model era and into the early 924 period. The hex #5B3722 places it in warm, mid-dark brown territory, consistent with an aged cognac color. A Rennlist forum thread on 1978 911 Targas in Cockney Brown confirms the color's association with the original owner tradition of gold-accented factory appointments, noting that very few 911s were produced in the color in any given year.

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 (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Years1978 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
L86A 70s format 1978–1978 Primary code
1978–1978
L86A Primary code
70s format

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 L86A?

L86A is the Porsche paint code for Cognac Brown, a solid factory color offered from 1978 to 1978.

What color is Porsche Cognac Brown?

Cognac Brown is a solid Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #5B3722). Its paint code is L86A.

What years was Porsche Cognac Brown available?

Cognac Brown was offered from 1978 to 1978.

Is Porsche Cognac Brown still available?

No. Cognac Brown was discontinued in 1978.

Which Porsche models came in Cognac Brown?

Cognac Brown was offered on the Porsche 924.

What does Porsche Cognac Brown look like on a 924?

See real photos of Cognac Brown (L86A) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cognac-brown/924.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Cognac Brown?

The hex code for Cognac Brown 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 or non-metallic?

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