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Colorado Beige

/colors/colorado-beige · ID: C554 ·
German name: Coloradobeige
Paint code
LA1M
HEX
#C4A870
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
1981
Discontinued year
1981
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 924
Community photos
0
Model availability
1
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
A warm, sandy solid beige in the mid-range of Porsche's earth-tone spectrum — lighter than the period's caramel tones, warmer than the grey-beiges — Colorado Beige (code LA1M) was offered in 1981 on a small selection of models. PaintRef confirms its presence in 1981 Porsche records, noting it also appeared as an upper two-tone color in combination with a lower tone on the 924 and 931 models. The hex #C4A870 places it in warm, sandy amber-tan territory. For 924 enthusiasts, the two-tone specification (upper Colorado Beige over a contrasting lower color) represents one of the period's more distinctive factory options, though such specifications are rarely found documented today. Colorado Beige rounds out the early-1980s beige palette alongside Cashmere Beige and Casablanca Beige, offering buyers of the period an earthy, unpretentious alternative to silver and white.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#e7d992
Overcast#C4A870
Shade#78694b
Golden hour#e2bc82

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 #C4A870
Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Years1981 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
LA1M 80s era 1981–1981 Primary code
1981–1981
LA1M Primary code
80s era

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 LA1M?

LA1M is the Porsche paint code for Colorado Beige, a solid factory color offered from 1981 to 1981.

What color is Porsche Colorado Beige?

Colorado Beige is a solid Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #C4A870). Its paint code is LA1M.

What years was Porsche Colorado Beige available?

Colorado Beige was offered from 1981 to 1981.

Is Porsche Colorado Beige still available?

No. Colorado Beige was discontinued in 1981.

Which Porsche models came in Colorado Beige?

Colorado Beige was offered on the Porsche 924.

What does Porsche Colorado Beige look like on a 924?

See real photos of Colorado Beige (LA1M) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/colorado-beige/924.

Is Colorado Beige a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Colorado Beige was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Colorado Beige?

The hex code for Colorado Beige is #C4A870. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Colorado Beige metallic or non-metallic?

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