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.
| 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. |
M2B is the Porsche paint code for Lava Orange, a solid factory color offered since 2017.
Lava Orange is a solid Porsche paint color in the orange family (hex #FF4200). Its paint code is M2B.
Lava Orange has been offered since 2017 and is still in production.
Yes. Lava Orange is currently in production.
Lava Orange was offered on the Porsche 718, 911.
See real photos of Lava Orange (M2B) on the Porsche 718 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/lava-orange/718.
See real photos of Lava Orange (M2B) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/lava-orange/911.
No. Lava Orange was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.
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.
Lava Orange is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.