Ruby Red Metallic

Direct sun#ca3637

Overcast#AB2A2A

Shade#641e1e

Golden hour#c93e3c

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 #AB2A2A

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Code history (3)

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 810?

810 is the Porsche paint code for Ruby Red Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Ruby Red Metallic?

Ruby Red Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #AB2A2A). Its paint code is 810.

Which Porsche models came in Ruby Red Metallic?

Ruby Red Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 924, 928, 911.

What does Porsche Ruby Red Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Ruby Red Metallic (810) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/ruby-red-metallic-810/944.

What does Porsche Ruby Red Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Ruby Red Metallic (810) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/ruby-red-metallic-810/924.

What does Porsche Ruby Red Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Ruby Red Metallic (810) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/ruby-red-metallic-810/928.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Ruby Red Metallic?

The hex code for Ruby Red Metallic is #AB2A2A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Ruby Red Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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