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Fire Red

Fire Red

/colors/fire-red · ID: C854 ·
German name: feuerrot
Paint code
74
HEX
#AE0E1D
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Red
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
GCN
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
11
Model availability
1
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
A classic 356 solid red that embodies the pure, uncomplicated spirit of early Porsche. This straightforward red looks perfect against the 356's simple curves and chrome details. Finding one in this color today is a genuine treasure hunt.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#cd1226
Overcast#AE0E1D
Shade#640f16
Golden hour#cc222f

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 #AE0E1D
Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
356 Years1955 Standard

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
74 Historical — Primary code
GCN Historical (alt) —
74 Primary code
Historical
GCN
Historical (alt)

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code 74?

74 is the Porsche paint code for Fire Red, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Fire Red?

Fire Red is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #AE0E1D). Its paint code is 74.

Which Porsche models came in Fire Red?

Fire Red was offered on the Porsche 356.

What does Porsche Fire Red look like on a 356?

See real photos of Fire Red (74) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/fire-red/356.

Is Fire Red a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Fire Red?

The hex code for Fire Red is #AE0E1D. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Fire Red metallic or non-metallic?

Fire Red is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.