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Gambia Red

Gambia Red

/colors/gambia-red · ID: C562 ·
German name: Gambiarot
Paint code
LA3B
HEX
#B63344
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Red
Introduced year
1982
Discontinued year
1982
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 924
Community photos
2
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
This darker, more muted red from the 924's palette leans toward maroon territory. It's honestly one of the blander reds Porsche offered, lacking the vibrancy you'd expect. The subdued tone suited the 924's understated character but won't quicken many pulses today.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#d74258
Overcast#B63344
Shade#6b252e
Golden hour#d44756

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 #B63344
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Years1982 Standard
944 Generation944/951 Years1982 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
LA3B 80s era 1982–1982 Primary code
1982–1982
LA3B Primary code
80s era

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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Community photos Total 2 photos

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FAQ (10)

What is Porsche paint code LA3B?

LA3B is the Porsche paint code for Gambia Red, a solid factory color offered from 1982 to 1982.

What color is Porsche Gambia Red?

Gambia Red is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #B63344). Its paint code is LA3B.

What years was Porsche Gambia Red available?

Gambia Red was offered from 1982 to 1982.

Is Porsche Gambia Red still available?

No. Gambia Red was discontinued in 1982.

Which Porsche models came in Gambia Red?

Gambia Red was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.

What does Porsche Gambia Red look like on a 924?

See real photos of Gambia Red (LA3B) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/gambia-red/924.

What does Porsche Gambia Red look like on a 944?

See real photos of Gambia Red (LA3B) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/gambia-red/944.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Gambia Red?

The hex code for Gambia Red is #B63344. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Gambia Red metallic or non-metallic?

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