Orange Red Pearl

/colors/orange-red-pearl · ID: C503 ·

German name: Orangerot Perlcolor

Paint code

1A8

HEX

#D9411C

Finish type

Pearl

Color family

Red

Introduced year

—

Discontinued year

—

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

1A9

Source

Factory Overview 996

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Orange Red Pearl is a warm, red-shifted special-effect orange that sits decidedly closer to red than to the yellow-orange range of a standard traffic orange — the hex (#D14F2C) confirms a deep, terracotta-to-vermilion color in which the pearl effect creates a shifting quality between reddish-orange and glowing red depending on the viewing angle and lighting conditions. It belongs to the family of special multi-layer pearl finishes that Porsche has offered alongside its standard palette, typically as premium Paint-to-Sample or Exclusive options for buyers seeking something beyond the conventional catalog. The name's inclusion of both orange and red acknowledges the color's hybrid identity: it commits to neither family fully, occupying the contested territory between them with the kind of warmth that recalls sun-baked Iberian tiles or antique lacquerware. Its single spotter entry places it among the rarest documented colors in the database, and confirmed factory examples would be significant finds for collectors specializing in special-finish Porsche specifications.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ff5424

Overcast#D9411C

Shade#7e2d19

Golden hour#f7552e

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 #D9411C

Digital approximation only

Model availability (12)

Model Generation Years Tier

911 Generation996 Years1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Pearl

Boxster Generation986 Years2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Metallic

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary

1A8 Historical — Primary code

1A9 Historical (alt) —

1A8 Primary code

Historical

1A9

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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FAQ (7)

What is Porsche paint code 1A8?

1A8 is the Porsche paint code for Orange Red Pearl, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Orange Red Pearl?

Orange Red Pearl is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #D9411C). Its paint code is 1A8.

Which Porsche models came in Orange Red Pearl?

Orange Red Pearl was offered on the Porsche 911, Boxster.

What does Porsche Orange Red Pearl look like on a 911?

See real photos of Orange Red Pearl (1A8) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/orange-red-pearl/911.

What does Porsche Orange Red Pearl look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Orange Red Pearl (1A8) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/orange-red-pearl/boxster.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Orange Red Pearl?

The hex code for Orange Red Pearl is #D9411C. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.