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Orient Red Metallic

Orient Red Metallic

/colors/orient-red-metallic-8a3 · ID: C506 ·
German name: Orientrot Metallic
Paint code
8A3
HEX
#AD2D2C
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Red
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
8A4
Source
Factory Overview 996
Community photos
90
Model availability
6
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
A particularly rich metallic red with some of the softness found in '80s Velvet Red, Orient offers sophisticated depth that photographs beautifully. Its brief appearance on early 2000s 911s and Boxsters makes it a genuine rarity today.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#cc3a39
Overcast#AD2D2C
Shade#652020
Golden hour#cb413e

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 #AD2D2C
Digital approximation only

Model availability (6)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation996 Years2000, 2001, 2002 Metallic
Boxster Generation986 Years2001, 2002, 2003 Metallic

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
8A3 Historical — Primary code
8A4 Historical (alt) —
8A3 Primary code
Historical
8A4
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 (8)

What is Porsche paint code 8A3?

8A3 is the Porsche paint code for Orient Red Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Orient Red Metallic?

Orient Red Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #AD2D2C). Its paint code is 8A3.

Which Porsche models came in Orient Red Metallic?

Orient Red Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911, Boxster.

What does Porsche Orient Red Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Orient Red Metallic (8A3) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/orient-red-metallic-8a3/911.

What does Porsche Orient Red Metallic look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Orient Red Metallic (8A3) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/orient-red-metallic-8a3/boxster.

Is Orient Red Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Orient Red Metallic?

The hex code for Orient Red Metallic is #AD2D2C. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Orient Red Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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