Maraschino Red Metallic

Maraschino Red Metallic (code LY3V) is a vivid, cherry-red metallic from the VW Group palette — a warm, slightly purple-red that references the specific vivid color of maraschino cherries, the intensely colored preserved cherries whose bright red dye is one of the most recognizable food colors in European and American confectionery tradition. As an LY code, it was shared across VW, Audi, and Porsche platforms during its active period. The metallic grain adds a subtle shimmer to the vivid cherry red base, giving it a quality of brightness and depth that a solid of the same hue would not achieve. On Porsche platforms, red metallics were more common in the late 1970s through 1980s than in later periods, when non-metallic Guards Red came to dominate the red family. As a metallic red with an unusual and specific naming reference, original-paint Porsches in Maraschino Red Metallic are uncommon and often require cross-referencing with VW Group paint documentation for authentication.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#7d3233

Overcast#6A2727

Shade#3f1b1b

Golden hour#883b39

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 #6A2727

Digital approximation only

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 (10)

What is Porsche paint code LY3V?

LY3V is the Porsche paint code for Maraschino Red Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1987 to 1988.

What color is Porsche Maraschino Red Metallic?

Maraschino Red Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #6A2727). Its paint code is LY3V.

What years was Porsche Maraschino Red Metallic available?

Maraschino Red Metallic was offered from 1987 to 1988.

Is Porsche Maraschino Red Metallic still available?

No. Maraschino Red Metallic was discontinued in 1988.

Which Porsche models came in Maraschino Red Metallic?

Maraschino Red Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 924.

What does Porsche Maraschino Red Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Maraschino Red Metallic (LY3V) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/maraschino-red-metallic/944.

What does Porsche Maraschino Red Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Maraschino Red Metallic (LY3V) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/maraschino-red-metallic/924.

Is Maraschino Red Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Maraschino Red Metallic?

The hex code for Maraschino Red Metallic is #6A2727. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Maraschino Red Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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