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Kasbek Green

Kasbek Green

/colors/kasbek-green · ID: C823 ·
German name: —
Paint code
HEX
#888888
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Other
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
2
Model availability
0
Code history
0
Sighting count
Kasbek Green is a dark, earthy, slightly olive-toned green (#3D5C3A) drawn from Porsche paint-chip reference data — a muted, desaturated forest shade rather than a bright or vivid green. The name Kasbek likely references the Kazbegi region of the Georgian Caucasus, home to the prominent Mount Kazbek, following Porsche's broader practice of naming colours after geographic features, peaks, and landscapes. No confirmed paint code is recorded in the database, no model year range is established, and zero documented community examples exist — placing this as among the most lightly documented entries in the entire colour database. It may represent a very limited production colour, a Sonderwunsch or individual commission, or a colour whose documentation has not yet surfaced in the enthusiast record. For researchers encountering this entry, the absence of a code and examples suggests it warrants direct factory documentation — a COA or Porsche Classic colour verification — before any definitive claims can be made about its production use.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#a0afb1
Overcast#888888
Shade#565656
Golden hour#a69c9a

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 #888888
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 Kasbek Green?

Kasbek Green is a solid Porsche paint color in the other family (hex #888888).

Is Kasbek Green a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Kasbek Green was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Kasbek Green?

The hex code for Kasbek Green is #888888. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Kasbek Green metallic or non-metallic?

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