Diamond Beige Metallic

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German name: Diamantbeige Metallic

Paint code

Z1U

HEX

#d5ccbd

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Beige

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 cool-toned, slightly grey-inflected metallic beige that reads closer to warm silver than to conventional sandy beige — refined and restrained, without the warmth or golden character of the period's sand and honey beiges — Diamond Beige Metallic (Diamantbeige Metallic, code Z1U) is listed as a PTS color in the Stuttcars database without a standard-catalogue model-year window. The hex #D5CCBD confirms a pale, desaturated beige with significant grey influence. The rarity score of 4 reflects its position as a selectively ordered PTS option. The 'diamond' prefix signals an aspiration toward luminosity and gemstone clarity, and the pale, slightly grey beige achieves this by keeping saturation low and allowing the metallic layer's reflective quality to dominate. On the current Cayenne or Panamera, a cool-toned metallic beige like Diamond Beige provides an elegant alternative to the mainstream silvers and whites.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#fbfff6

Overcast#d5ccbd

Shade#858178

Golden hour#f3e0cf

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 #d5ccbd

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 Z1U?

Z1U is the Porsche paint code for Diamond Beige Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Diamond Beige Metallic?

Diamond Beige Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the beige family (hex #D5CCBD). Its paint code is Z1U.

Is Diamond Beige Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Diamond Beige 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 Diamond Beige Metallic?

The hex code for Diamond Beige Metallic is #D5CCBD. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Diamond Beige Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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