Mahogany Metallic
Lighting & Paint Reference
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.
Factory color sample
Model availability (3)
Code history (3)
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. |
Similar Colors ΔE is the color-difference value; the smaller, the more similar.
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FAQ (10)
What is Porsche paint code M8S?
M8S is the Porsche paint code for Mahogany Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 2014 to 2020.
What color is Porsche Mahogany Metallic?
Mahogany Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #3C0608). Its paint code is M8S.
What years was Porsche Mahogany Metallic available?
Mahogany Metallic was offered from 2014 to 2020.
Is Porsche Mahogany Metallic still available?
No. Mahogany Metallic was discontinued in 2020.
Which Porsche models came in Mahogany Metallic?
Mahogany Metallic was offered on the Porsche Cayenne, Panamera.
What does Porsche Mahogany Metallic look like on a Cayenne?
See real photos of Mahogany Metallic (M8S) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/mahogany-metallic-m8s/cayenne.
What does Porsche Mahogany Metallic look like on a Panamera?
See real photos of Mahogany Metallic (M8S) on the Porsche Panamera at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/mahogany-metallic-m8s/panamera.
Is Mahogany Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?
No. Mahogany Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.
What is the hex code for Porsche Mahogany Metallic?
The hex code for Mahogany Metallic is #3C0608. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.
Is Porsche Mahogany Metallic metallic or non-metallic?
Mahogany Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.