Cyclamen Red Pearl

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German name: Zyclamrot Perlcolor

Paint code

LZ3T

HEX

#5C072B

Finish type

Pearl

Color family

Red

Introduced year

1990

Discontinued year

1991

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

Factory Overview 944

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A very dark, almost black burgundy-red with a pearl-effect special finish — cool-toned and inward, revealing its red character only under direct light — Cyclamen Red Pearl (Zyclamrot Perlcolor, codes LZ3T/S6) appeared on the 944 in 1990 and 1991. The hex #5C072B confirms extreme darkness — essentially a near-black with deep burgundy-purple undertones, making it one of the deepest reds ever offered by Porsche in a standard or semi-standard catalogue. The cyclamen flower — known for its rich, cool-toned magenta-purple-red blooms — is an apt naming reference for a color that sits between red, burgundy, and purple in its darkest register. The pearl finish (Perlcolor) was a Porsche designation for the special-effect paints of this era, distinct from conventional metallic. Surviving 944s in original Cyclamen Red Pearl are unusual even within specialist circles, and the color's combination of extreme darkness, pearl character, and short two-year window makes it one of the most distinctive and hard-to-find entries in the transaxle model palette.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#6d0938

Overcast#5C072B

Shade#36081b

Golden hour#7a1b3d

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 #5C072B

Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier

944 Generation944/951 Years1990, 1991 Pearl

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary

LZ3T 964/993 era 1990–1991 Primary code

1990–1991

LZ3T Primary code

964/993 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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Community photos Total 14 photos

By model

1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet in Cyclamen Red Pearl

9441990Overcast@bringatrailer

FAQ (8)

What is Porsche paint code LZ3T?

LZ3T is the Porsche paint code for Cyclamen Red Pearl, a solid factory color offered from 1990 to 1991.

What color is Porsche Cyclamen Red Pearl?

Cyclamen Red Pearl is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #5C072B). Its paint code is LZ3T.

What years was Porsche Cyclamen Red Pearl available?

Cyclamen Red Pearl was offered from 1990 to 1991.

Is Porsche Cyclamen Red Pearl still available?

No. Cyclamen Red Pearl was discontinued in 1991.

Which Porsche models came in Cyclamen Red Pearl?

Cyclamen Red Pearl was offered on the Porsche 944.

What does Porsche Cyclamen Red Pearl look like on a 944?

See real photos of Cyclamen Red Pearl (LZ3T) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cyclamen-red-pearl/944.

Is Cyclamen Red Pearl a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Cyclamen Red Pearl was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Cyclamen Red Pearl?

The hex code for Cyclamen Red Pearl is #5C072B. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.