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Mexico Beige

Mexico Beige

/colors/mexico-beige · ID: C545 ·
German name: Mexicobeige
Paint code
LE1M
HEX
#E8D3AB
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
1979
Discontinued year
1980
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Factory Overview 924
Community photos
2
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
Mexico Beige (code LE1M) is a warm, medium-light beige solid — a characteristic Latin American-named color from the Porsche palette that evokes the specific warm, sandy tones of the Mexican landscape rather than the more neutral beiges of European origin. In the Porsche naming tradition, the Mexico reference is consistent with the brand's use of geographic names to add character and specificity to what might otherwise be described simply as 'warm beige.' It was available on the 924, 928, and G-body 911 during the early 1980s as part of the broader warm-beige palette that characterized that period's interior and exterior color coordination strategy. As a warm, mid-register beige solid, it paired naturally with the 928's more luxury-oriented character and with the brown and tan interior options available simultaneously. Original-paint examples in beige from this era require careful attention to panel consistency, as beige solids were among the more commonly repainted and touched-up finishes due to minor damage and fading over the decades.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffde
Overcast#E8D3AB
Shade#8f846f
Golden hour#ffe7bd

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 #E8D3AB
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Years1979, 1980 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
LE1M G-Series 1979–1980 Primary code
1979–1980
LE1M Primary code
G-Series

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code LE1M?

LE1M is the Porsche paint code for Mexico Beige, a solid factory color offered from 1979 to 1980.

What color is Porsche Mexico Beige?

Mexico Beige is a solid Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #E8D3AB). Its paint code is LE1M.

What years was Porsche Mexico Beige available?

Mexico Beige was offered from 1979 to 1980.

Is Porsche Mexico Beige still available?

No. Mexico Beige was discontinued in 1980.

Which Porsche models came in Mexico Beige?

Mexico Beige was offered on the Porsche 924.

What does Porsche Mexico Beige look like on a 924?

See real photos of Mexico Beige (LE1M) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/mexico-beige/924.

Is Mexico Beige a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Mexico Beige was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Mexico Beige?

The hex code for Mexico Beige is #E8D3AB. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Mexico Beige metallic or non-metallic?

Mexico Beige is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.