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. |
LM1A is the Porsche paint code for Lime Yellow, a solid factory color offered from 1987 to 1987.
Lime Yellow is a solid Porsche paint color in the yellow family (hex #C8D200). Its paint code is LM1A.
Lime Yellow was offered from 1987 to 1987.
No. Lime Yellow was discontinued in 1987.
Lime Yellow was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.
See real photos of Lime Yellow (LM1A) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/lime-yellow/924.
See real photos of Lime Yellow (LM1A) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/lime-yellow/944.
No. Lime Yellow was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.
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.
Lime Yellow is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.