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Nougat Brown Metallic

Nougat Brown Metallic

/colors/nougat-brown-metallic-lm8v · ID: C600 ·
German name: Nougatbraun Metallic
Paint code
LM8V
HEX
#876A56
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
1987
Discontinued year
1988
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
70
Model availability
5
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
Warm metallic caramel that practically glows in sunlight, especially stunning on cabriolets with brown soft tops. This late-80s shade proves that brown and convertible tops were meant for each other.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#9f8970
Overcast#876A56
Shade#534338
Golden hour#a57e68

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 #876A56
Digital approximation only

Model availability (5)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation964 Metallic
924 Generation924 Metallic
928 Generation928 Metallic
944 Generation944/951 Years1987, 1988 Metallic

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
LM8V 80s Porsche format 1987–1988 Primary code
40B Historical ?–1987
1987–1988
LM8V Primary code
80s Porsche format
?–1987
40B
Historical

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 (11)

What is Porsche paint code LM8V?

LM8V is the Porsche paint code for Nougat Brown Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1987 to 1988.

What color is Porsche Nougat Brown Metallic?

Nougat Brown Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #876A56). Its paint code is LM8V.

What years was Porsche Nougat Brown Metallic available?

Nougat Brown Metallic was offered from 1987 to 1988.

Is Porsche Nougat Brown Metallic still available?

No. Nougat Brown Metallic was discontinued in 1988.

Which Porsche models came in Nougat Brown Metallic?

Nougat Brown Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 911, 924, 928.

What does Porsche Nougat Brown Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Nougat Brown Metallic (LM8V) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/nougat-brown-metallic-lm8v/944.

What does Porsche Nougat Brown Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Nougat Brown Metallic (LM8V) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/nougat-brown-metallic-lm8v/911.

What does Porsche Nougat Brown Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Nougat Brown Metallic (LM8V) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/nougat-brown-metallic-lm8v/924.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Nougat Brown Metallic?

The hex code for Nougat Brown Metallic is #876A56. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Nougat Brown Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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