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Garnet Red Metallic

Garnet Red Metallic

/colors/garnet-red-metallic-lm3y · ID: C596 ·
German name: Granatrot Metallic
Paint code
LM3Y
HEX
#8F1C1A
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Red
Introduced year
1985
Discontinued year
1986
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
50
Model availability
4
Code history
3
Sighting count
—
Named after the semi-precious stone, this jewel-tone red delivers rich depth that complements any Porsche silhouette. Often confused with Ruby Red Metallic, Garnet appeared briefly in the mid-'80s across the 911, 928, and 944 lineup.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#a92422
Overcast#8F1C1A
Shade#531514
Golden hour#ad302c

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 #8F1C1A
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (4)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Metallic
928 Generation928 Metallic
944 Generation944/951 Years1985, 1986 Metallic

Code history (3)

Code Era Years Primary
LM3Y 80s Porsche format 1985–1986 Primary code
822 Historical ?–1984
Z3F PTS —
1985–1986
LM3Y Primary code
80s Porsche format
?–1984
822
Historical
Z3F
PTS

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 (11)

What is Porsche paint code LM3Y?

LM3Y is the Porsche paint code for Garnet Red Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1985 to 1986.

What color is Porsche Garnet Red Metallic?

Garnet Red Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #8F1C1A). Its paint code is LM3Y.

What years was Porsche Garnet Red Metallic available?

Garnet Red Metallic was offered from 1985 to 1986.

Is Porsche Garnet Red Metallic still available?

No. Garnet Red Metallic was discontinued in 1986.

Which Porsche models came in Garnet Red Metallic?

Garnet Red Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 924, 928.

What does Porsche Garnet Red Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Garnet Red Metallic (LM3Y) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/garnet-red-metallic-lm3y/944.

What does Porsche Garnet Red Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Garnet Red Metallic (LM3Y) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/garnet-red-metallic-lm3y/924.

What does Porsche Garnet Red Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Garnet Red Metallic (LM3Y) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/garnet-red-metallic-lm3y/928.

Is Garnet Red Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Garnet Red Metallic?

The hex code for Garnet Red Metallic is #8F1C1A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Garnet Red Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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