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Macadamia Metallic

Macadamia Metallic

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German name: Macadamia Metallic
Paint code
M8W
HEX
#3D2A24
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
2008
Discontinued year
2012
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
wittwer.nl
Community photos
119
Model availability
7
Code history
1
Sighting count
Macadamia Metallic (code M8W) is a warm, creamy pale brown-beige metallic — a color that captures the specific ivory-white warmth of a macadamia nut's shell and interior, combining gentle warmth, natural creaminess, and a fine metallic grain that adds subtle depth. In character it reads as one of the warmer, more organically referential neutrals in the modern Porsche palette — less formal than Rhodium Silver, warmer than Chalk, more complex than Alpine White. The macadamia nut reference is unusual in the Porsche naming tradition, which more frequently draws on geography, mythology, and natural minerals rather than food — suggesting this may have originated in the broader VW Group color program. It has been available on the Panamera, Cayenne, and other modern Porsche models as a sophisticated neutral option that reads as warm and natural rather than cool and corporate. Well-specified examples with complementary leather interiors demonstrate the color's genuine quality and its ability to transform what might otherwise read as a neutral into something with personality.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#48362f
Overcast#3D2A24
Shade#251a18
Golden hour#5b3e36

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 #3D2A24
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (7)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation997 Years2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Standard
Cayenne Generation9PA Years2009, 2010 Metallic

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
M8W PTS
M8W
PTS

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 M8W?

M8W is the Porsche paint code for Macadamia Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 2008 to 2012.

What color is Porsche Macadamia Metallic?

Macadamia Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #3D2A24). Its paint code is M8W.

What years was Porsche Macadamia Metallic available?

Macadamia Metallic was offered from 2008 to 2012.

Is Porsche Macadamia Metallic still available?

No. Macadamia Metallic was discontinued in 2012.

Which Porsche models came in Macadamia Metallic?

Macadamia Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911, Cayenne.

What does Porsche Macadamia Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Macadamia Metallic (M8W) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/macadamia-metallic/911.

What does Porsche Macadamia Metallic look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Macadamia Metallic (M8W) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/macadamia-metallic/cayenne.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Macadamia Metallic?

The hex code for Macadamia Metallic is #3D2A24. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Macadamia Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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