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Raspberry Red Metallic

Raspberry Red Metallic

/colors/raspberry-red-metallic · ID: C902 ·
German name: himbeerrotmetallic
Paint code
A7
HEX
#D05755
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Red
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
L82E
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
30
Model availability
3
Code history
2
Sighting count
Raspberry Red Metallic (A7) is a metallic pinkish-red that Rennbow describes as having no other way to put it — a color most Porsche fans have never seen, but which in person is quite striking. The reference to a comparable Mercedes-Benz shade offered on the 190SL and 300SL several decades prior places it in the tradition of metallic rose-reds that combine warmth, glamour, and an unusual chromatic identity. The hex confirms a deep, dark red with a hint of berry warmth — a color that reads differently depending on light, capable of shifting between garnet and raspberry depending on angle and intensity. Code A7 places it in the modern PTS era, where it appeals to buyers seeking something genuinely unusual in the red family — neither the classic assertiveness of Guards Red, the darkness of Superior Red Metallic, nor the pink-magenta of Rubystar, but a distinct middle path that rewards confident, unconventional taste.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#f5706f
Overcast#D05755
Shade#7b3b3a
Golden hour#ee6b67

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 #D05755
Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

Model Generation Years Tier
928 Years1993 Standard
968 Years1993, 1994 Standard

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
A7 Historical Primary code
L82E Historical (alt)
A7 Primary code
Historical
L82E
Historical (alt)

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 A7?

A7 is the Porsche paint code for Raspberry Red Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Raspberry Red Metallic?

Raspberry Red Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #D05755). Its paint code is A7.

Which Porsche models came in Raspberry Red Metallic?

Raspberry Red Metallic was offered on the Porsche 928, 968.

What does Porsche Raspberry Red Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Raspberry Red Metallic (A7) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/raspberry-red-metallic/928.

What does Porsche Raspberry Red Metallic look like on a 968?

See real photos of Raspberry Red Metallic (A7) on the Porsche 968 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/raspberry-red-metallic/968.

Is Raspberry Red Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Raspberry Red Metallic?

The hex code for Raspberry Red Metallic is #D05755. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Raspberry Red Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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