Linen Metallic

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Overcast#F3F3D7

Shade#989889

Golden hour#ffffe9

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 #F3F3D7

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Model availability (3)

Code history (2)

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 LM1U?

LM1U is the Porsche paint code for Linen Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1989 to 1989.

What color is Porsche Linen Metallic?

Linen Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the white family (hex #F3F3D7). Its paint code is LM1U.

What years was Porsche Linen Metallic available?

Linen Metallic was offered from 1989 to 1989.

Is Porsche Linen Metallic still available?

No. Linen Metallic was discontinued in 1989.

Which Porsche models came in Linen Metallic?

Linen Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 911, 928.

What does Porsche Linen Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Linen Metallic (LM1U) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/linen-metallic-lm1u/944.

What does Porsche Linen Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Linen Metallic (LM1U) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/linen-metallic-lm1u/911.

What does Porsche Linen Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Linen Metallic (LM1U) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/linen-metallic-lm1u/928.

Is Linen Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Linen Metallic?

The hex code for Linen Metallic is #F3F3D7. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Linen Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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