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Imperial Red

/colors/imperial-red · ID: C905 ·
German name: Imperialrot
Paint code
HEX
#FF0000
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Red
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
0
Model availability
0
Code history
0
Sighting count
Imperial Red (Imperialrot) is a pure, fully saturated solid red at #FF0000 — visually identical in hex value to Guards Red (LM3A), but catalogued separately in the Stuttcars database as a distinct entry without a confirmed paint code, suggesting it may represent either an alternative name used in a specific market or era, or a special-order variant documented independently from the primary Guards Red entries. The name Imperialrot carries a regal, formal weight — a red that announces authority rather than speed, and which would have suited the more formal Porsche models of whichever period it was applied. Rennbow's only documented examples are a small number of 911s submitted by a single contributor, with the entry carrying no confirmed model year range or paint code — consistent with a colour that exists at the edge of the documented record, known through surviving cars rather than factory colour brochures. Two documented community examples in the Stuttcars database place it in the same low-documentation category as other colours that existed as factory or dealer special applications outside the standard catalogue.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ff0000
Overcast#FF0000
Shade#910808
Golden hour#ff1412

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 #FF0000
Digital approximation only

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 (4)

What color is Porsche Imperial Red?

Imperial Red is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #FF0000).

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Imperial Red?

The hex code for Imperial Red is #FF0000. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Imperial Red metallic or non-metallic?

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