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Rubin Red

/colors/rubin-red · ID: C861 ·
German name: rubinrot
Paint code
M3X
HEX
#A01432
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Red
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
0
Model availability
6
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
A sophisticated darker red that enhances the sculpted lines of the Boxster and Cayman. The smooth, almost metallic quality gives these mid-engine sports cars a refined presence that's both sporty and elegant.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#bd1a41
Overcast#A01432
Shade#5d1223
Golden hour#be2844

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 #A01432
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (6)

Model Generation Years Tier
Boxster Years2010, 2011, 2012 Standard
Cayman Years2010, 2011, 2012 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
M3X Historical — Primary code
M3X Primary code
Historical

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 M3X?

M3X is the Porsche paint code for Rubin Red, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Rubin Red?

Rubin Red is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #A01432). Its paint code is M3X.

Which Porsche models came in Rubin Red?

Rubin Red was offered on the Porsche Boxster, Cayman.

What does Porsche Rubin Red look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of Rubin Red (M3X) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/rubin-red/boxster.

What does Porsche Rubin Red look like on a Cayman?

See real photos of Rubin Red (M3X) on the Porsche Cayman at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/rubin-red/cayman.

Is Rubin Red a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Rubin Red?

The hex code for Rubin Red is #A01432. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Rubin Red metallic or non-metallic?

Rubin Red is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.