Flamingo Metallic

Direct sun#e5f4ee

Overcast#C2BDB7

Shade#7a7774

Golden hour#e0d1c9

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 #C2BDB7

Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Code history (1)

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 (10)

What is Porsche paint code LY4Z?

LY4Z is the Porsche paint code for Flamingo Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1987 to 1987.

What color is Porsche Flamingo Metallic?

Flamingo Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #C2BDB7). Its paint code is LY4Z.

What years was Porsche Flamingo Metallic available?

Flamingo Metallic was offered from 1987 to 1987.

Is Porsche Flamingo Metallic still available?

No. Flamingo Metallic was discontinued in 1987.

Which Porsche models came in Flamingo Metallic?

Flamingo Metallic was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.

What does Porsche Flamingo Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Flamingo Metallic (LY4Z) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/flamingo-metallic/924.

What does Porsche Flamingo Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Flamingo Metallic (LY4Z) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/flamingo-metallic/944.

Is Flamingo Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Flamingo Metallic?

The hex code for Flamingo Metallic is #C2BDB7. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Flamingo Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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