Pastel Beige

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Overcast#FAF6EB

Shade#9d9b95

Golden hour#fffffd

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 #FAF6EB

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Code history (2)

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 LM1N?

LM1N is the Porsche paint code for Pastel Beige, a solid factory color offered from 1985 to 1986.

What color is Porsche Pastel Beige?

Pastel Beige is a solid Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #FAF6EB). Its paint code is LM1N.

What years was Porsche Pastel Beige available?

Pastel Beige was offered from 1985 to 1986.

Is Porsche Pastel Beige still available?

No. Pastel Beige was discontinued in 1986.

Which Porsche models came in Pastel Beige?

Pastel Beige was offered on the Porsche 944, 924, 928.

What does Porsche Pastel Beige look like on a 944?

See real photos of Pastel Beige (LM1N) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pastel-beige-lm1n/944.

What does Porsche Pastel Beige look like on a 924?

See real photos of Pastel Beige (LM1N) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pastel-beige-lm1n/924.

What does Porsche Pastel Beige look like on a 928?

See real photos of Pastel Beige (LM1N) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pastel-beige-lm1n/928.

Is Pastel Beige a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Pastel Beige was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Pastel Beige?

The hex code for Pastel Beige is #FAF6EB. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Pastel Beige metallic or non-metallic?

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