Muscat Brown Metallic

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German name: Muskatbraun Metallic

Paint code

492

HEX

#3E3122

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

1985

Discontinued year

1986

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

L492

Source

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Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#493f2c

Overcast#3E3122

Shade#261f16

Golden hour#5c4534

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 #3E3122

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code 492?

492 is the Porsche paint code for Muscat Brown Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1985 to 1986.

What color is Porsche Muscat Brown Metallic?

Muscat Brown Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #3E3122). Its paint code is 492.

What years was Porsche Muscat Brown Metallic available?

Muscat Brown Metallic was offered from 1985 to 1986.

Is Porsche Muscat Brown Metallic still available?

No. Muscat Brown Metallic was discontinued in 1986.

Is Muscat Brown Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Muscat Brown Metallic?

The hex code for Muscat Brown Metallic is #3E3122. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Muscat Brown Metallic metallic or non-metallic?