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Sahara Beige

Sahara Beige

/colors/sahara-beige · ID: C338 ·
German name: Saharabeige
Paint code
516
HEX
#FEEAAC
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Grey
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
1974
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
G-Series 911
Community photos
73
Model availability
5
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
Pure '70s Porsche character in warm, sandy beige with a soft golden base. This mid-tone captures the color of sun-baked stone and feels naturally at home on chrome-bumpered classics, brightening to cream in full sun while maintaining its desert warmth in shade.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffe0
Overcast#FEEAAC
Shade#9d9271
Golden hour#fffebe

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 #FEEAAC
Digital approximation only

Model availability (5)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation930 Years1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 Standard
914 Generation914 Years1976 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
516 G-Series ?–1974 Primary code
?–1974
516 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 (8)

What is Porsche paint code 516?

516 is the Porsche paint code for Sahara Beige, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Sahara Beige?

Sahara Beige is a solid Porsche paint color in the grey family (hex #FEEAAC). Its paint code is 516.

Which Porsche models came in Sahara Beige?

Sahara Beige was offered on the Porsche 911, 914.

What does Porsche Sahara Beige look like on a 911?

See real photos of Sahara Beige (516) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/sahara-beige/911.

What does Porsche Sahara Beige look like on a 914?

See real photos of Sahara Beige (516) on the Porsche 914 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/sahara-beige/914.

Is Sahara Beige a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Sahara Beige was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Sahara Beige?

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

Is Porsche Sahara Beige metallic or non-metallic?

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