Light Yellow

/colors/light-yellow · ID: light-yellow ·

German name: Hellgelb

Paint code

117

HEX

#E5D36B

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Yellow

Introduced year

1970

Discontinued year

1977

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

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Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffff8b

Overcast#E5D36B

Shade#8c824a

Golden hour#ffe77d

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 #E5D36B

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code 117?

117 is the Porsche paint code for Light Yellow, a solid factory color offered from 1970 to 1977.

What color is Porsche Light Yellow?

Light Yellow is a solid Porsche paint color in the yellow family (hex #E5D36B). Its paint code is 117.

What years was Porsche Light Yellow available?

Light Yellow was offered from 1970 to 1977.

Is Porsche Light Yellow still available?

No. Light Yellow was discontinued in 1977.

Is Light Yellow a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Light Yellow?

The hex code for Light Yellow is #E5D36B. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Light Yellow metallic or non-metallic?