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Marsalla Metallic

Marsalla Metallic

/colors/marsalla-metallic · ID: C856 ·
German name: Marsallarot-Metallic
Paint code
HEX
#C97DBA
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Purple
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
2
Model availability
0
Code history
0
Sighting count
Marsala Metallic is a warm, deep wine-red metallic — a rich, slightly brownish-red finish that takes its name from the Sicilian port city famous for producing the fortified wine of the same name. Like Madeira Metallic and Burgundy Metallic, Marsala situates itself in the tradition of naming dark wine-reds for their geographic wine-producing origins, creating a naming convention that is simultaneously geographic and sensory — you know from the name that this will be warm, rich, and deeply colored. In character it reads as more red than brown, with enough brown character to avoid the vivid brightness of Guards Red, producing a sophisticated dark red that reads as composed and assured rather than assertive. Its specific Porsche production history and model associations are not exhaustively documented in the major color databases, suggesting it may have occupied a special-order or market-specific position. As a dark wine-red metallic, it appeals to buyers who want the chromatic richness of red with the depth and seriousness of a dark, complex finish.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#eda1f2
Overcast#C97DBA
Shade#7c5374
Golden hour#e791cc

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 #C97DBA
Digital approximation only

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 (4)

What color is Porsche Marsalla Metallic?

Marsalla Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the purple family (hex #C97DBA).

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Marsalla Metallic?

The hex code for Marsalla Metallic is #C97DBA. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Marsalla Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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