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Pale Yellow

Pale Yellow

/colors/pale-yellow · ID: C877 ·
German name: hellgelb
Paint code
062
HEX
#F9FFC9
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Yellow
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
10
Model availability
1
Code history
1
Sighting count
Pale Yellow is a soft, faded lemon-yellow solid that sits at the lightest end of the yellow spectrum — the hex (#F5E8A0) confirms a color that reads almost as cream in certain lighting conditions, a pastel yellow with enough saturation to be distinctly yellow rather than off-white, but gentle enough to project quiet refinement rather than sporting energy. In the context of Porsche's 1960s and 1970s color history, pale yellows occupied a specific niche between the boldness of Signal Yellow or Bahama Yellow and the near-neutrality of cream or ivory, offering buyers who appreciated warmth but not drama a quiet expressive option. Code 062 without a confirmed production window suggests a short-lived or special-order offering, and its single spotter entry is consistent with very limited production volume. For researchers of the earliest Porsche color documentation, pale yellows like this one help reconstruct the full range of pastel options that competed with more vivid choices in any given model year.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffff
Overcast#F9FFC9
Shade#9c9f82
Golden hour#ffffdb

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 #F9FFC9
Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Years1972 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
062 Historical Primary code
062 Primary code
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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code 062?

062 is the Porsche paint code for Pale Yellow, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Pale Yellow?

Pale Yellow is a solid Porsche paint color in the yellow family (hex #F9FFC9). Its paint code is 062.

Which Porsche models came in Pale Yellow?

Pale Yellow was offered on the Porsche 911.

What does Porsche Pale Yellow look like on a 911?

See real photos of Pale Yellow (062) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pale-yellow/911.

Is Pale Yellow a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Pale Yellow was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Pale Yellow?

The hex code for Pale Yellow is #F9FFC9. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Pale Yellow metallic or non-metallic?

Pale Yellow is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.