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Rhodamine Red metallic

Rhodamine Red metallic

/colors/rhodamine-red-metallic · ID: C859 ·
German name: —
Paint code
HEX
#AA0038
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Red
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
16
Model availability
0
Code history
0
Sighting count
An exceptionally rare metallic red that few Porsche enthusiasts will ever encounter in person. The deep metallic finish creates rich depth that shifts from burgundy to bright red depending on the angle.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#c90049
Overcast#AA0038
Shade#620725
Golden hour#c8144a

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 #AA0038
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 Rhodamine Red metallic?

Rhodamine Red metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #AA0038).

Is Rhodamine Red metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Rhodamine Red metallic?

The hex code for Rhodamine Red metallic is #AA0038. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Rhodamine Red metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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