Espresso Brown Metallic

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German name: Espressobraun-met.

Paint code

40D

HEX

#422F25

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

—

Discontinued year

1987

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

G-Series 911

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A very dark, near-black brown metallic that takes its name from the darkest, most concentrated form of brewed coffee — Espresso Brown Metallic (Espressobraun Metallic, code 40D) carries minimal visual information at distance, reading as near-black, but in direct light or at close range revealing warm brown undertones. The hex #422F25 confirms extreme darkness with very warm brown character. The rarity score of 4 and absence of confirmed model-year data in the Stuttcars database place this firmly in PTS or special-order territory. Very dark near-black browns have a small but consistent following among Porsche buyers who want the sophistication of black with the warmth and character of a brown — a choice associated with understated luxury, particularly suited to the Panamera and Cayenne where dark warm metallics read as grand-touring colors rather than sports-car colors.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#4e3d30

Overcast#422F25

Shade#281e18

Golden hour#604337

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 #422F25

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

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 (8)

What is Porsche paint code 40D?

40D is the Porsche paint code for Espresso Brown Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Espresso Brown Metallic?

Espresso Brown Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #422F25). Its paint code is 40D.

Which Porsche models came in Espresso Brown Metallic?

Espresso Brown Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911, 928.

What does Porsche Espresso Brown Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Espresso Brown Metallic (40D) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/espresso-brown-metallic/911.

What does Porsche Espresso Brown Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Espresso Brown Metallic (40D) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/espresso-brown-metallic/928.

Is Espresso Brown Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Espresso Brown Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Espresso Brown Metallic?

The hex code for Espresso Brown Metallic is #422F25. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Espresso Brown Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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