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Lime Yellow

Lime Yellow

/colors/lime-yellow · ID: C574 ·
German name: Limonengelb
Paint code
LM1A
HEX
#C8D200
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Yellow
Introduced year
1987
Discontinued year
1987
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Factory Overview 924
Community photos
27
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
Lime Yellow (Limonengelb, code LM1A) is a vivid, pure yellow solid with a slight lime-green edge that gives it a more acidic, contemporary character than the warmer yellows in Porsche's historic palette — a color that reads as crisp and bright rather than golden or warm. It sits in the spectrum between Speed Yellow and the more green-tinted Lime Green, with a freshness that connects it to sports car tradition while maintaining Porsche's specific quality of chromatic decisiveness. The German name Limonengelb translates literally as 'lemon yellow,' referencing the specific bright yellow of fresh lemon peel — accurate for the color's sharp, vivid quality. It was available during the G-body and 964 era, where it appeared alongside other vibrant yellows and represented a clean, contemporary alternative to the slightly warmer Racing Yellow and the more golden shades. As a non-metallic solid yellow, it reads with maximum visibility and minimum complexity — a color whose appeal is its directness. Well-preserved examples are increasingly sought by 964-era collectors who want a period-correct vivid color.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ecff00
Overcast#C8D200
Shade#787d0d
Golden hour#e6e612

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 #C8D200
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Years1987 Standard
944 Generation944/951 Years1987 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
LM1A 80s Porsche format 1987–1987 Primary code
1987–1987
LM1A Primary code
80s Porsche format

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 (10)

What is Porsche paint code LM1A?

LM1A is the Porsche paint code for Lime Yellow, a solid factory color offered from 1987 to 1987.

What color is Porsche Lime Yellow?

Lime Yellow is a solid Porsche paint color in the yellow family (hex #C8D200). Its paint code is LM1A.

What years was Porsche Lime Yellow available?

Lime Yellow was offered from 1987 to 1987.

Is Porsche Lime Yellow still available?

No. Lime Yellow was discontinued in 1987.

Which Porsche models came in Lime Yellow?

Lime Yellow was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.

What does Porsche Lime Yellow look like on a 924?

See real photos of Lime Yellow (LM1A) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/lime-yellow/924.

What does Porsche Lime Yellow look like on a 944?

See real photos of Lime Yellow (LM1A) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/lime-yellow/944.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Lime Yellow?

The hex code for Lime Yellow is #C8D200. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Lime Yellow metallic or non-metallic?

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