Dark Burgundy Metallic

/colors/dark-burgundy-metallic · ID: C702 ·

German name: Dunkelburgund Metallic

Paint code

C3U

HEX

#453c3f

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Red

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Porsche PTS media site

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A very dark, near-black burgundy-red metallic with deep wine undertones — luxurious and brooding rather than assertive, positioned at the extreme dark end of Porsche's red-family spectrum — Dark Burgundy Metallic (Dunkelburgund Metallic, code C3U) is listed as a PTS color in the Stuttcars database without a specific model-year window. The hex #453C3F confirms the extreme darkness — essentially a near-black with only a slight burgundy cast. Very dark near-black reds have a long tradition in automotive color as colors that convey authority and sophistication without the overt sportiness of brighter reds. On the current 911 and Panamera in particular, a near-black burgundy metallic serves the car's mature, grand-touring character especially well, appealing to buyers who want individuality without ostentation. The rarity score of 4 reflects the genuine exclusivity of this color in the broader Porsche landscape.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#514d52

Overcast#453c3f

Shade#2b2628

Golden hour#635051

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 #453c3f

Digital approximation only

Code history (2)

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 (5)

What is Porsche paint code C3U?

C3U is the Porsche paint code for Dark Burgundy Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Dark Burgundy Metallic?

Dark Burgundy Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #453C3F). Its paint code is C3U.

Is Dark Burgundy Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Dark Burgundy 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 Dark Burgundy Metallic?

The hex code for Dark Burgundy Metallic is #453C3F. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Dark Burgundy Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

Dark Burgundy Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.