Sable Brown Metallic

Sable Brown Metallic (LY8V) is a deep, warm metallic brown named for the sable — the prized Eurasian marten whose dark, silky fur has been synonymous with luxury and wealth since the medieval period. The hex confirms a very dark, rich brown with warm undertones and the kind of depth that a well-chosen metallic finish can amplify beautifully against light. The color appeared primarily on the transaxle models — 924, 944, and the 928 — during the mid-to-late 1980s, when Porsche's brown palette shifted from the earlier solid earthy browns of the G-series era toward more sophisticated metallic options. On the 944 in particular, Sable Brown Metallic paired well with the model's clean, wedge-form body and offered buyers an understated but unmistakably premium alternative to the silvers and greys that dominated popular taste. Its single-spotter entry confirms it was seldom chosen even during its production window, making factory-correct Sable Brown Metallic examples genuinely rare.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#959385

Overcast#7E7266

Shade#4e4841

Golden hour#9c8678

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 #7E7266

Digital approximation only

Model availability (4)

Code history (1)

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 (10)

What is Porsche paint code LY8V?

LY8V is the Porsche paint code for Sable Brown Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1983 to 1984.

What color is Porsche Sable Brown Metallic?

Sable Brown Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #7E7266). Its paint code is LY8V.

What years was Porsche Sable Brown Metallic available?

Sable Brown Metallic was offered from 1983 to 1984.

Is Porsche Sable Brown Metallic still available?

No. Sable Brown Metallic was discontinued in 1984.

Which Porsche models came in Sable Brown Metallic?

Sable Brown Metallic was offered on the Porsche 924, 944.

What does Porsche Sable Brown Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Sable Brown Metallic (LY8V) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/sable-brown-metallic/924.

What does Porsche Sable Brown Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Sable Brown Metallic (LY8V) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/sable-brown-metallic/944.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Sable Brown Metallic?

The hex code for Sable Brown Metallic is #7E7266. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Sable Brown Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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