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Luxor Beige Metallic

Luxor Beige Metallic

/colors/luxor-beige-metallic · ID: C784 ·
German name: luxorbeigemetallic
Paint code
M1T
HEX
#7B694B
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Beige
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
13
Model availability
1
Code history
1
Sighting count
Luxor Beige Metallic (code M1T) is a warm, golden-beige metallic with an Egyptian reference built into its name — Luxor being the city on the Nile whose name has been associated since the 19th century with warm desert tones, archaeological gold, and the specific color of sandstone monuments. In practice it reads as a warm mid-register beige metallic with a fine grain that produces a quiet, dignified luminosity — more golden than sand, warmer than champagne, less assertive than Nordic Gold. The metallic finish adds complexity to what would otherwise be a straightforward beige, allowing the surface to respond dynamically to changing light while maintaining a composed, sophisticated overall impression. Its production history and model associations place it in the modern era's expanded palette, where rich, warm metallics have been offered as alternatives to the more conventional greys and silvers. Rennbow's rarity rating reflects its relatively limited production numbers and the specificity of its appeal — a color for buyers who want warmth and unusual character without chromatic drama.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#918762
Overcast#7B694B
Shade#4b4231
Golden hour#997d5d

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 #7B694B
Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation997 Years2009 Special

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
M1T Historical Primary code
M1T Primary code
Historical

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 M1T?

M1T is the Porsche paint code for Luxor Beige Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Luxor Beige Metallic?

Luxor Beige Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the beige family (hex #7B694B). Its paint code is M1T.

Which Porsche models came in Luxor Beige Metallic?

Luxor Beige Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Luxor Beige Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Luxor Beige Metallic (M1T) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/luxor-beige-metallic/911.

Is Luxor Beige Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Luxor Beige Metallic?

The hex code for Luxor Beige Metallic is #7B694B. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Luxor Beige Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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