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Mirage Metallic

Mirage Metallic

/colors/mirage-metallic · ID: C814 ·
German name: champagne metallic
Paint code
Special
HEX
#CFC6B8
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Order
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
40
Model availability
4
Code history
2
Sighting count
Mirage Metallic is a warm, pale champagne-grey metallic — a very light, sandy neutral with a fine grain that produces a soft, almost powdery warmth in direct light and a composed, near-white neutrality in shade. The hex places it in the warmest tier of pale metallics, distinguishing it from cooler silvers like Arctic or GT Silver through its slight golden-sand undertone. Listed as a 'Special' code in the production database, it appears to have occupied a limited or market-specific position within the Porsche palette rather than a standard multi-year production slot, and specific model associations are not extensively documented in the major color reference sources. In character it belongs to the family of champagne and light platinum metallics that Porsche has consistently maintained — a group that includes Linen Metallic, Bamboo Metallic, and various sand-beige metallics from different eras — appealing to buyers who want warmth without brightness and individuality without extroversion. Its rarity rating of two paint cans suggests it was available in limited quantity without being a true unicorn color.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#f4ffef
Overcast#CFC6B8
Shade#817d75
Golden hour#eddaca

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 #CFC6B8
Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Years1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Standard

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
Special Historical Primary code
Order Historical (alt)
Special Primary code
Historical
Order
Historical (alt)

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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Community photos Total 40 photos

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FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code Special?

Special is the Porsche paint code for Mirage Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Mirage Metallic?

Mirage Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #CFC6B8). Its paint code is Special.

Which Porsche models came in Mirage Metallic?

Mirage Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Mirage Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Mirage Metallic (Special) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/mirage-metallic/911.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Mirage Metallic?

The hex code for Mirage Metallic is #CFC6B8. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Mirage Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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