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Kalahari Beige Metallic

Kalahari Beige Metallic

/colors/kalahari-beige-metallic · ID: C571 ·
German name: Kalaharibeige Metallic
Paint code
LA1Y
HEX
#D5D4B6
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
1985
Discontinued year
1986
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 924
Community photos
24
Model availability
4
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
Kalahari Beige Metallic (Kalaharibeige Metallic, code LA1Y) is a pale, warm sandy beige metallic at #D5D4B6 — an extremely light beige with a slightly olive undertone that keeps it from reading as simply a washed-out white, giving it a dusty, earthen quality that directly evokes the Kalahari Desert's sun-bleached landscape for which it is named. The metallic flake is fine and subtle at this lightness level, adding a polish rather than sparkle. Rennbow documents code LA1Y on the 944 in 1985–1986 — placing it squarely in the transaxle era's mid-decade palette, where Porsche's beige and earth-tone offerings were at their most geographically ambitious, with colours named after African regions including Gambia Red, Kalahari Beige, and Gaboon Grey appearing in close succession. Four documented community examples confirm the narrow production window and the selective appeal of a very pale metallic beige on the 944.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#fbffed
Overcast#D5D4B6
Shade#858575
Golden hour#f3e8c8

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 #D5D4B6
Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

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

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
LA1Y 80s era 1985–1986 Primary code
1985–1986
LA1Y 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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FAQ (10)

What is Porsche paint code LA1Y?

LA1Y is the Porsche paint code for Kalahari Beige Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1985 to 1986.

What color is Porsche Kalahari Beige Metallic?

Kalahari Beige Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #D5D4B6). Its paint code is LA1Y.

What years was Porsche Kalahari Beige Metallic available?

Kalahari Beige Metallic was offered from 1985 to 1986.

Is Porsche Kalahari Beige Metallic still available?

No. Kalahari Beige Metallic was discontinued in 1986.

Which Porsche models came in Kalahari Beige Metallic?

Kalahari Beige Metallic was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.

What does Porsche Kalahari Beige Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Kalahari Beige Metallic (LA1Y) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/kalahari-beige-metallic/924.

What does Porsche Kalahari Beige Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Kalahari Beige Metallic (LA1Y) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/kalahari-beige-metallic/944.

Is Kalahari Beige Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Kalahari Beige Metallic?

The hex code for Kalahari Beige Metallic is #D5D4B6. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Kalahari Beige Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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