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Pewter Metallic

Pewter Metallic

/colors/pewter-metallic-lm8u · ID: C585 ·
German name: Platin Metallic
Paint code
LM8U
HEX
#D2D6D7
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
1982
Discontinued year
1984
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Factory Overview 944
Community photos
47
Model availability
5
Code history
2
Sighting count
Descriptively named and quite handsome on 1980s models, though it lived in the shadow of the more popular Zermatt Silver. A darker, more muted take on Porsche's German racing heritage.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#f8ffff
Overcast#D2D6D7
Shade#848787
Golden hour#f0eae9

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 #D2D6D7
Digital approximation only

Model availability (5)

Model Generation Years Tier
924 Generation924 Metallic
928 Generation928 Metallic
944 Generation944/951 Years1982, 1983, 1984 Metallic

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
LM8U 80s Porsche format 1982–1984 Primary code
655 Late 70s ?–1980
1982–1984
LM8U Primary code
80s Porsche format
?–1980
655
Late 70s

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 LM8U?

LM8U is the Porsche paint code for Pewter Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1982 to 1984.

What color is Porsche Pewter Metallic?

Pewter Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #D2D6D7). Its paint code is LM8U.

What years was Porsche Pewter Metallic available?

Pewter Metallic was offered from 1982 to 1984.

Is Porsche Pewter Metallic still available?

No. Pewter Metallic was discontinued in 1984.

Which Porsche models came in Pewter Metallic?

Pewter Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 924, 928.

What does Porsche Pewter Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Pewter Metallic (LM8U) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pewter-metallic-lm8u/944.

What does Porsche Pewter Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Pewter Metallic (LM8U) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pewter-metallic-lm8u/924.

What does Porsche Pewter Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Pewter Metallic (LM8U) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pewter-metallic-lm8u/928.

Is Pewter Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Pewter Metallic?

The hex code for Pewter Metallic is #D2D6D7. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Pewter Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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