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Rosewood Metallic

Rosewood Metallic

/colors/rosewood-metallic · ID: C382 ·
German name: Palisander-met.
Paint code
474
HEX
#694E4E
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
Discontinued year
1980
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
G-Series 911
Community photos
30
Model availability
4
Code history
1
Sighting count
Rosewood Metallic (M2V) is a deep, warm-toned metallic red in the darkened burgundy-rose register — a color whose name evokes the richly figured, reddish-brown luxury hardwood used in fine cabinetry, musical instruments, and decorative objects. The hex places it at a dark, cool-edge burgundy-red that the metallic finish warms and animates, suggesting depth and craftsmanship over performance aggression. As a PTS color with a contemporary code designation, it occupies the premium end of Porsche's burgundy-red offerings, sitting in a similar tonal neighborhood to Superior Red Metallic and Mahogany Metallic but with a more distinctly rose-influenced warmth that distinguishes it from both. The absence of confirmed production years suggests it is a pure PTS offering rather than a revived historic color, available to buyers who want a sophisticated, unconventional take on dark red that carries the quality associations of fine materials and handcraft.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#7c6565
Overcast#694E4E
Shade#403232
Golden hour#876260

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 #694E4E
Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation930 Years1980, 1981 Standard
928 Generation928 Years1980, 1981 Metallic

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
474 Late 70s ?–1980 Primary code
?–1980
474 Primary code
Late 70s

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 474?

474 is the Porsche paint code for Rosewood Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Rosewood Metallic?

Rosewood Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #694E4E). Its paint code is 474.

Which Porsche models came in Rosewood Metallic?

Rosewood Metallic was offered on the Porsche 928, 911.

What does Porsche Rosewood Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Rosewood Metallic (474) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/rosewood-metallic/928.

What does Porsche Rosewood Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Rosewood Metallic (474) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/rosewood-metallic/911.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Rosewood Metallic?

The hex code for Rosewood Metallic is #694E4E. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Rosewood Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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