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Pure Red

Pure Red

/colors/pure-red · ID: C857 ·
German name: reinsert
Paint code
LP3G
HEX
#C81111
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Red
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
13
Model availability
1
Code history
1
Sighting count
Pure Red is a clean, fully saturated non-metallic red with no discernible orange or brown influence — code LP3G renders a color that, given its hex (#C81111) and name, sits in the sincere, straight-down-the-middle red range without the warmth of Guards Red or the deeper burgundy register of Carmona Red. The Pure designation aligns it with the broader family of definitionally straightforward Porsche colors — Pure Blue, Pure Green, Pure Orange, Pure White — implying a red that has been distilled to its essential identity without additives or modification. As a solid finish, it reads consistently and powerfully in all lighting, with no metallic shift or depth variation to soften its directness. Pure Red has limited standard model-year documentation and no confirmed production window, placing it in the PTS-adjacent category of special colors available to order rather than through a timed catalog. Its low database rarity count reflects genuine scarcity among delivered examples, and the color appeals most directly to buyers who want a committed, definitive red without the specific character nuances of the brand's more storied red options.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ec1616
Overcast#C81111
Shade#721111
Golden hour#e62523

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 #C81111
Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier
Cayenne Years2006 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
LP3G Historical Primary code
LP3G Primary code
Historical

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code LP3G?

LP3G is the Porsche paint code for Pure Red, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Pure Red?

Pure Red is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #C81111). Its paint code is LP3G.

Which Porsche models came in Pure Red?

Pure Red was offered on the Porsche Cayenne.

What does Porsche Pure Red look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Pure Red (LP3G) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/pure-red/cayenne.

Is Pure Red a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Pure Red was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Pure Red?

The hex code for Pure Red is #C81111. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Pure Red metallic or non-metallic?

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