Cognac Metallic

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German name: Cognac Metallic

Paint code

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HEX

#8B736A

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

2021

Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Rennlist

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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The modern revival of the cognac-brown metallic tradition, Cognac Metallic (code M8Z) represents the contemporary version of warm amber-brown metallic. The hex #8B736A places it in a distinctly lighter, more mid-range warm brown than the period Cognac Brown Metallic — closer to a light tobacco or pale terracotta brown. Rennbow confirms it on the 911 from 2009 to 2014, the Boxster from 2012 to 2016, the Cayman from 2012 to 2014, and the Panamera from 2012 to 2016. The Stuttcars database marks it as PTS-eligible with a 2021-to-present standard window. Cognac Metallic was a central entry in the 2010s luxury-market shift back toward warm earth tones, and on the Panamera specifically — a car whose grand-touring aspirations invited leather-and-cognac interior references — the exterior color resonated particularly well with warm interior trim choices.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#a4948a

Overcast#8B736A

Shade#564944

Golden hour#a9877c

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 #8B736A

Digital approximation only

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 (6)

What color is Porsche Cognac Metallic?

Cognac Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #8B736A).

What years was Porsche Cognac Metallic available?

Cognac Metallic has been offered since 2021 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Cognac Metallic still available?

Yes. Cognac Metallic is currently in production through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program.

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

Yes. Cognac 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 Cognac Metallic?

The hex code for Cognac Metallic is #8B736A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Cognac Metallic metallic or non-metallic?