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Java Brown Metallic

Java Brown Metallic

/colors/java-brown-metallic · ID: C726 ·
German name: Javabraun Metallic
Paint code
Y8Z
HEX
#745f51
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
Porsche PTS media site
Community photos
6
Model availability
0
Code history
2
Sighting count
Java Brown Metallic (Javabraun Metallic, code Y8Z) is a warm, mid-depth brown metallic at #745F51 — a rich, chestnut-adjacent brown with red undertones that give it a complexity beyond flat chocolate brown, shifting between warmer and cooler appearances depending on the light. Rennbow describes it as a rich brown that looks warm and full with hints of red undertones, similar to a chestnut, evoking warmth, cosiness, and classic elegance — with metallic flake giving it a sophisticated shimmer whose exact look can shift between being more brown or more grey depending on lighting. Touch-up paint records confirm the code Y8Z on the Cayenne, where it appeared as a PTS offering. The Java name follows Porsche's practice of naming browns after coffee and tropical references — the same Ipanema-Brazil family convention applied to coffee-producing regions. Four documented community examples reflect its PTS status, appearing on Cayenne and likely on other models through the broader PTS catalogue.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#897b69
Overcast#745f51
Shade#473c35
Golden hour#927363

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 #745f51
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
Y8Z Historical Primary code
Y8Z PTS
Y8Z Primary code
Historical
Y8Z
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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Community photos Total 6 photos

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FAQ (5)

What is Porsche paint code Y8Z?

Y8Z is the Porsche paint code for Java Brown Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Java Brown Metallic?

Java Brown Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #745F51). Its paint code is Y8Z.

Is Java Brown Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Java Brown Metallic is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche Java Brown Metallic?

The hex code for Java Brown Metallic is #745F51. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Java Brown Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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