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North Dakota Grey Metallic

/colors/north-dakota-grey-metallic · ID: C745 ·
German name: North Dakota Grau Metallic
Paint code
Y1P
HEX
#8e887c
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
Porsche PTS media site
Community photos
0
Model availability
0
Code history
2
Sighting count
North Dakota Grey Metallic (North Dakota Grau Metallic, code Y1P) is a warm, slightly sandy grey metallic — a muted, earthy neutral that sits in the warmer register of the grey family, with the hex suggesting a grey with distinct brown-beige undertones that give it a more organic, less industrial quality than conventional cool greys. The name's American geographic reference is unusual in the Porsche color catalog, which predominantly draws on European locations, nature, and mythology for its color names — North Dakota suggests wide, flat landscapes, pale earthen soil, and the particular hue of Great Plains skies before winter. It is available through the PTS program, making it a special-order color with corresponding lead times and premiums. As a warm, muted grey metallic, it occupies a sophisticated niche for buyers who find standard Agate Grey too cool and standard Quartzite too neutral — something with slightly more earth in it, which reads as both contemporary and quietly distinctive on any Porsche platform.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#a8afa1
Overcast#8e887c
Shade#58564f
Golden hour#ac9c8e

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 #8e887c
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
Y1P Historical Primary code
Y1P PTS
Y1P Primary code
Historical
Y1P
PTS

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 (5)

What is Porsche paint code Y1P?

Y1P is the Porsche paint code for North Dakota Grey Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche North Dakota Grey Metallic?

North Dakota Grey Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #8E887C). Its paint code is Y1P.

Is North Dakota Grey Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. North Dakota Grey Metallic is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche North Dakota Grey Metallic?

The hex code for North Dakota Grey Metallic is #8E887C. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche North Dakota Grey Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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