Orange Pearl

/colors/orange-pearl · ID: C848 ·

German name: orangefarbeneperle

Paint code

L999

HEX

#EE450F

Finish type

Pearl

Color family

Orange

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

Rennbow

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Orange Pearl is a special-effect orange that introduces a pearl or mica quality to the base orange pigment, creating a finish that shifts subtly between a golden orange and a brighter, more luminous orange depending on the light angle and distance. The hex (#F5BD00) places it in the golden-orange to amber register — warmer and more yellow-inflected than a pure traffic orange, with the pearl effect adding a complexity that flat solids cannot achieve. As a special-finish color, Orange Pearl occupies the boundary between the standard catalog and the premium Paint-to-Sample territory, available to buyers who wanted the boldness of orange with the depth and prestige of a multi-layer special finish. Its single spotter entry in the database confirms it as an extremely rare delivery specification, and surviving examples would require paint-code verification to confirm authenticity given how easily aging can alter the perceived color of pearl-effect finishes.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ff5914

Overcast#EE450F

Shade#8a2f12

Golden hour#ff5921

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 #EE450F

Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Code history (1)

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 (6)

What is Porsche paint code L999?

L999 is the Porsche paint code for Orange Pearl, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Orange Pearl?

Orange Pearl is a solid Porsche paint color in the orange family (hex #EE450F). Its paint code is L999.

Which Porsche models came in Orange Pearl?

Orange Pearl was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Orange Pearl look like on a 911?

See real photos of Orange Pearl (L999) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/orange-pearl/911.

Is Orange Pearl a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Orange Pearl was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Orange Pearl?

The hex code for Orange Pearl is #EE450F. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.