Diamond Black Metallic

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German name: Diamantschwarz Metallic

Paint code

Y74

HEX

#383a43

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Black

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 near-total-absorption black metallic that delivers the visual depth of a cut gemstone — not the flat, matte darkness of solid black, but a black with an internal luminosity that becomes visible at very close range or in direct raking light — Diamond Black Metallic (Diamantschwarz Metallic, code Y74) is listed as a PTS color in the Stuttcars database. The hex #383A43 reveals a very dark blue-black with just a trace of cool blue cast. Very dark near-black metallics with premium naming have become an established segment in the modern Porsche PTS catalogue, offering buyers an alternative to standard Jet Black Pearl or Basalt Black Metallic with a color that carries a distinctive name and a slightly cooler, more gemstone-oriented character. Diamond Black Metallic rewards close inspection — its character only fully emerges when the light catches at the right angle, revealing the metallic depth that distinguishes it from a conventional solid black.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#424b57

Overcast#383a43

Shade#232529

Golden hour#564e55

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 #383a43

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 Y74?

Y74 is the Porsche paint code for Diamond Black Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Diamond Black Metallic?

Diamond Black Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the black family (hex #383A43). Its paint code is Y74.

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

Yes. Diamond Black 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 Black Metallic?

The hex code for Diamond Black Metallic is #383A43. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Diamond Black Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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