Maroon

Maroon (code L87Z) is a rich, dark brownish-red solid — a color that sits at the dark, warm end of the red spectrum where red and brown merge, producing a tone associated with wine, autumn leaves, and the specific dignity of aged, concentrated color. Unlike the vivid brightness of Guards Red or the pure saturation of Carmine Red, Maroon makes no chromatic announcements — it reads quietly but with considerable presence, a color for buyers who wanted seriousness and distinction rather than visibility. As an L87Z code from the VW Group palette, it appeared on the 911, 924, and 928 during its active years, offering an unusual and restrained option in periods when the red family was dominated by brighter, more vivid choices. Dark brownish-reds have historically been among the rarest original-paint configurations on collectible Porsches, as they were ordered by a very small proportion of buyers even when available, making surviving authenticated examples relatively uncommon.