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Ruby Red

Ruby Red

/colors/ruby-red-015 · ID: C444 ·
German name: Rubinrot
Paint code
015
HEX
#C12120
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Red
Introduced year
1965
Discontinued year
1967
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Factory Chart 1965
Community photos
60
Model availability
9
Code history
5
Sighting count
—
The purer of the two classic 356/early 911 reds, without Signal Red's orange undertones. Often mistaken for its cousin, but Ruby's cleaner red hue becomes obvious when you see them side by side.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#e42b2a
Overcast#C12120
Shade#701a19
Golden hour#df3532

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 #C12120
Digital approximation only

Model availability (9)

Model Generation Years Tier
356 Generation356 Years1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 Standard

Code history (5)

Code Era Years Primary
015 G-Series 1965–1967 Primary code
6002 356B 1955–1965
5702 356A 1957–1959
6202 356 (1963) 1962–1963
6402 356C 1964–1965
1955–1965
6002
356B
1957–1959
5702
356A
1962–1963
6202
356 (1963)
1964–1965
6402
356C
1965–1967
015 Primary code
G-Series

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code 015?

015 is the Porsche paint code for Ruby Red, a solid factory color offered from 1965 to 1967.

What color is Porsche Ruby Red?

Ruby Red is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #C12120). Its paint code is 015.

What years was Porsche Ruby Red available?

Ruby Red was offered from 1965 to 1967.

Is Porsche Ruby Red still available?

No. Ruby Red was discontinued in 1967.

Which Porsche models came in Ruby Red?

Ruby Red was offered on the Porsche 356.

What does Porsche Ruby Red look like on a 356?

See real photos of Ruby Red (015) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/ruby-red-015/356.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Ruby Red?

The hex code for Ruby Red is #C12120. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Ruby Red metallic or non-metallic?

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