Pearl White Metallic

Pearl White Metallic is a bright, luminous white with a fine pearl or mica component that adds a subtle three-dimensional quality — in direct light the surface shows a gentle shimmering depth that flat whites cannot achieve, while in shade it reads as a very clean, neutral white. The hex (#F0EEED) confirms a white with only the most minimal warm undertone, placing it at the bright end of the pearl white family. Code L0A9 appears in paint references primarily for the 928 and 944 from the mid-to-late 1980s, where it was offered as a premium alternative to the standard Grand Prix White or Alpine White options. A tricoat designation sometimes appears alongside this code, suggesting it may have involved a three-stage application process to achieve the pearl depth. Single spotter entry is consistent with the rarity of the specific pearl-effect variant in a market that was more accustomed to standard whites.

Lighting & Paint Reference

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Overcast#F2F2EE

Shade#989896

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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 #F2F2EE

Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Code history (1)

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 (10)

What is Porsche paint code LOA9?

LOA9 is the Porsche paint code for Pearl White Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1987 to 1987.

What color is Porsche Pearl White Metallic?

Pearl White Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the white family (hex #F2F2EE). Its paint code is LOA9.

What years was Porsche Pearl White Metallic available?

Pearl White Metallic was offered from 1987 to 1987.

Is Porsche Pearl White Metallic still available?

No. Pearl White Metallic was discontinued in 1987.

Which Porsche models came in Pearl White Metallic?

Pearl White Metallic was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.

What does Porsche Pearl White Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Pearl White Metallic (LOA9) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pearl-white-metallic/924.

What does Porsche Pearl White Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Pearl White Metallic (LOA9) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pearl-white-metallic/944.

Is Pearl White Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Pearl White Metallic?

The hex code for Pearl White Metallic is #F2F2EE. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Pearl White Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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