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Comet Diamond

Comet Diamond

/colors/comet-diamond · ID: C348 ·
German name: Cometdiamant
Paint code
406
HEX
#BF925A
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Other
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
1972
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
G-Series 911
Community photos
9
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
A warm, amber-gold solid paint in the decorative, jewel-inspired naming tradition common in early Porsche color marketing — Comet Diamond (Cometdiamant, code 406) takes its name from the luminous quality of a comet's trail. The hex #BF925A places it in warm medium-amber territory, between a burnished gold and a dusty caramel. The color does not appear in major model-year databases with confirmed production windows, suggesting it was a rare special order or early palette entry. The rarity score of 2 and the absence of confirmed model-year data in the Stuttcars database are consistent with a color that occupied a niche in Porsche's special-order repertoire without ever reaching significant production volume. As with other underdocumented special-order colors from Porsche's early palette, the absence of comprehensive historical records makes precise dating and model attribution difficult, and restoration enthusiasts seeking to paint a car in this color typically require careful formula research.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#e1bc75
Overcast#BF925A
Shade#745c3e
Golden hour#dda66c

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 #BF925A
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation901/911 Years1972, 1973 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
406 G-Series ?–1972 Primary code
?–1972
406 Primary code
G-Series

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code 406?

406 is the Porsche paint code for Comet Diamond, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Comet Diamond?

Comet Diamond is a solid Porsche paint color in the other family (hex #BF925A). Its paint code is 406.

Which Porsche models came in Comet Diamond?

Comet Diamond was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Comet Diamond look like on a 911?

See real photos of Comet Diamond (406) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/comet-diamond/911.

Is Comet Diamond a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Comet Diamond was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Comet Diamond?

The hex code for Comet Diamond is #BF925A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Comet Diamond metallic or non-metallic?

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