Pastel Yellow

/colors/pastel-yellow-12m · ID: C490 ·

German name: Pastellgelb

Paint code

12M

HEX

#FFF4A7

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Yellow

Introduced year

—

Discontinued year

—

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

12L

Source

Factory Overview 993

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffd9

Overcast#FFF4A7

Shade#9e986e

Golden hour#ffffb9

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 #FFF4A7

Digital approximation only

Model availability (5)

Code history (3)

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 12M?

12M is the Porsche paint code for Pastel Yellow, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Pastel Yellow?

Pastel Yellow is a solid Porsche paint color in the yellow family (hex #FFF4A7). Its paint code is 12M.

Which Porsche models came in Pastel Yellow?

Pastel Yellow was offered on the Porsche 911, Boxster.

What does Porsche Pastel Yellow look like on a 911?

See real photos of Pastel Yellow (12M) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pastel-yellow-12m/911.

What does Porsche Pastel Yellow look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Pastel Yellow (12M) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pastel-yellow-12m/boxster.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Pastel Yellow?

The hex code for Pastel Yellow is #FFF4A7. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Pastel Yellow metallic or non-metallic?

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