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Imola Yellow

Imola Yellow

/colors/imola-yellow · ID: C876 ·
German name: imola-gelb
Paint code
Y18
HEX
#FBDB41
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Yellow
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
7
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
Imola Yellow (Imola-gelb, code Y18) is a vivid, warm solid yellow at #FBDB41 — a bright, fully saturated yellow without significant orange lean, sitting in the clean, mid-spectrum yellow territory associated with Italian motorsport circuits and the high-visibility palette that Porsche has returned to throughout its history. The name directly references the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari at Imola, the storied Italian racing circuit associated with Formula One and endurance racing — a naming convention consistent with Porsche's ongoing practice of anchoring performance-oriented colours to racing geography. Code Y18 appears on the 911 as confirmed by touch-up paint records for that model, and the colour also appears in Porsche's PTS catalogue. Two documented community examples reflect a colour that, while not broadly available as a standard option, is sufficiently distinctive that the Stuttcars database records it as a named and codified entry rather than a one-off Sonderwunsch creation.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffff55
Overcast#FBDB41
Shade#978634
Golden hour#ffef53

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 #FBDB41
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Years2006, 2007 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
Y18 Historical — Primary code
Y18 Primary code
Historical

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 7 photos

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FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code Y18?

Y18 is the Porsche paint code for Imola Yellow, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Imola Yellow?

Imola Yellow is a solid Porsche paint color in the yellow family (hex #FBDB41). Its paint code is Y18.

Which Porsche models came in Imola Yellow?

Imola Yellow was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Imola Yellow look like on a 911?

See real photos of Imola Yellow (Y18) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/imola-yellow/911.

Is Imola Yellow a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Imola Yellow was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Imola Yellow?

The hex code for Imola Yellow is #FBDB41. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Imola Yellow metallic or non-metallic?

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