Ristretto Brown Metallic

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German name: ristrettobraunmetallic

Paint code

M8R

HEX

#6C4D3E

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

Source

Rennbow

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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A sophisticated coffee-inspired shade that perfectly matches the Panamera's executive persona. The rich metallic finish complements the sedan's flowing lines while maintaining the understated luxury expected from Porsche's four-door flagship. Available only briefly, making it a distinctive choice among modern Panameras.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#7f6351

Overcast#6C4D3E

Shade#423129

Golden hour#8a6150

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 #6C4D3E

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Code history (2)

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 M8R?

M8R is the Porsche paint code for Ristretto Brown Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Ristretto Brown Metallic?

Ristretto Brown Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #6C4D3E). Its paint code is M8R.

Which Porsche models came in Ristretto Brown Metallic?

Ristretto Brown Metallic was offered on the Porsche Panamera.

What does Porsche Ristretto Brown Metallic look like on a Panamera?

See real photos of Ristretto Brown Metallic (M8R) on the Porsche Panamera at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/ristretto-brown-metallic/panamera.

Is Ristretto Brown Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Ristretto Brown Metallic?

The hex code for Ristretto Brown Metallic is #6C4D3E. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Ristretto Brown Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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