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Lava Orange

Lava Orange

/colors/lava-orange · ID: C025 ·
German name: Lavaorange
Paint code
M2B
HEX
#FF4200
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Orange
Introduced year
2017
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
PaintRef/Rennbow
Community photos
40
Model availability
7
Code history
2
Sighting count
Lava Orange (Lavaorange, code M2B) is a vivid, fully saturated solid orange at #FF4200 — an intense, high-chroma orange with strong red lean that gives it the combustive, volcanic quality of its name. Porsche's own documentation describes Lavaorange as a bright colour with subtle yellow undertones that creates a warm and energetic feeling, conveying passion and enthusiasm — and confirms that it was chosen for the market launch of the 911 GT3 RS (991), from which it became available as a PTS option for the 911 before the 718 and Cayenne model series followed. Rennbow documents it on the 911 in 2011 and 2014–2023, the 718 Boxster and Cayman from 2017 to 2022, and the Cayenne from 2020 to 2022 — a broad and sustained presence across the modern lineup from 2017 to present. Seven documented community examples confirm a colour that is assertive enough to polarise opinion but specific enough to the GT3 RS heritage to carry genuine motorsport credibility across the entire model range where it has appeared.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ff5500
Overcast#FF4200
Shade#932e0a
Golden hour#ff5612

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 #FF4200
Digital approximation only

Model availability (7)

Model Generation Years Tier
718 Generation982 Years2018, 2019, 2020 Standard
911 Generation991, 992 Years2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Standard

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
M2B Modern 2017–present Primary code
Y37 PTS
2017–present
M2B Primary code
Modern
Y37
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 40 photos

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FAQ (10)

What is Porsche paint code M2B?

M2B is the Porsche paint code for Lava Orange, a solid factory color offered since 2017.

What color is Porsche Lava Orange?

Lava Orange is a solid Porsche paint color in the orange family (hex #FF4200). Its paint code is M2B.

What years was Porsche Lava Orange available?

Lava Orange has been offered since 2017 and is still in production.

Is Porsche Lava Orange still available?

Yes. Lava Orange is currently in production.

Which Porsche models came in Lava Orange?

Lava Orange was offered on the Porsche 718, 911.

What does Porsche Lava Orange look like on a 718?

See real photos of Lava Orange (M2B) on the Porsche 718 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/lava-orange/718.

What does Porsche Lava Orange look like on a 911?

See real photos of Lava Orange (M2B) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/lava-orange/911.

Is Lava Orange a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Lava Orange was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Lava Orange?

The hex code for Lava Orange is #FF4200. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Lava Orange metallic or non-metallic?

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