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Pastel Orange

Pastel Orange

/colors/pastel-orange · ID: C749 ·
German name: Pastellenorange
Paint code
Z17
HEX
#E55D01
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Orange
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
Porsche PTS media site
Community photos
50
Model availability
0
Code history
2
Sighting count
Pastel Orange is a soft, slightly desaturated solid orange that places itself between the vivid intensity of a traffic orange and the muted warmth of a terracotta — the hex (#F09060) confirms a color with enough warmth and orange saturation to read clearly as orange, but softened to a pastel quality that removes the stridency of a fully saturated finish. Available through the PTS program (code Z17), Pastel Orange belongs to the category of muted, sophisticated versions of otherwise bold hues that Porsche has cultivated across its special palette, offering a more wearable and less decade-specific alternative to the vivid oranges of the 1970s catalog. The pastel softening gives it a timeless quality — it does not shout the way a full-saturation orange does, making it suitable across more models and interior combinations than a bolder formulation. Single spotter entry reflects the inherent rarity of soft orange as a Porsche choice even within the PTS program.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ff7801
Overcast#E55D01
Shade#853c0b
Golden hour#ff7113

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 #E55D01
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
Z17 Historical Primary code
Z17 PTS
Z17 Primary code
Historical
Z17
PTS

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 (5)

What is Porsche paint code Z17?

Z17 is the Porsche paint code for Pastel Orange, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Pastel Orange?

Pastel Orange is a solid Porsche paint color in the orange family (hex #E55D01). Its paint code is Z17.

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

Yes. Pastel Orange is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche Pastel Orange?

The hex code for Pastel Orange is #E55D01. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Pastel Orange metallic or non-metallic?

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