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Light Bronze Metallic

Light Bronze Metallic

/colors/light-bronze-metallic · ID: C591 ·
German name: Hellbronze Metallic
Paint code
LM1V
HEX
#A59B92
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
1983
Discontinued year
1984
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
18
Model availability
4
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
Light Bronze Metallic is a warm, pale metallic that sits at the lightest end of the bronze and platinum family — a color that reads as almost silver in some light while revealing a distinct warm, golden-beige undertone in direct sun. Rennbow characterizes the Light Bronze family as representative of a group of platinum colors that Porsche seems to have maintained consistently since about 1982 — a tasteful, muted choice for non-extroverts. The hex places it firmly in the warm near-neutral zone, closer to a very pale champagne than to anything distinctly golden or brown. Light Bronze Metallic appears across the G-body and 964 era under various codes, and its relationship to similar colors like Platinum Metallic and Linen Metallic reflects the period's interest in warm pale neutrals as sophisticated alternatives to pure silver. As one of the more reserved options in the Porsche palette, it tends not to generate the enthusiasm of more chromatic historic colors, but well-preserved examples demonstrate the color's genuine quality and period-appropriate character.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#c3c8be
Overcast#A59B92
Shade#67625d
Golden hour#c3afa4

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 #A59B92
Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Metallic
928 Generation928 Metallic
944 Generation944/951 Years1983, 1984 Metallic

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
LM1V 80s Porsche format 1983–1984 Primary code
966 Late 70s ?–1982
1983–1984
LM1V Primary code
80s Porsche format
?–1982
966
Late 70s

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 (11)

What is Porsche paint code LM1V?

LM1V is the Porsche paint code for Light Bronze Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1983 to 1984.

What color is Porsche Light Bronze Metallic?

Light Bronze Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #A59B92). Its paint code is LM1V.

What years was Porsche Light Bronze Metallic available?

Light Bronze Metallic was offered from 1983 to 1984.

Is Porsche Light Bronze Metallic still available?

No. Light Bronze Metallic was discontinued in 1984.

Which Porsche models came in Light Bronze Metallic?

Light Bronze Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 924, 928.

What does Porsche Light Bronze Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Light Bronze Metallic (LM1V) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/light-bronze-metallic/944.

What does Porsche Light Bronze Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Light Bronze Metallic (LM1V) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/light-bronze-metallic/924.

What does Porsche Light Bronze Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Light Bronze Metallic (LM1V) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/light-bronze-metallic/928.

Is Light Bronze Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Light Bronze Metallic?

The hex code for Light Bronze Metallic is #A59B92. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Light Bronze Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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