Purpurite Metallic

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German name: —

Paint code

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HEX

#645d87

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Purple

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

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Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#7678b0

Overcast#645d87

Shade#403d53

Golden hour#827199

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 #645d87

Digital approximation only

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 (4)

What color is Porsche Purpurite Metallic?

Purpurite Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the purple family (hex #645D87).

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Purpurite Metallic?

The hex code for Purpurite Metallic is #645D87. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Purpurite Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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