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Salmon Metallic

Salmon Metallic

/colors/salmon-metallic · ID: C900 ·
German name: salmonmetallic
Paint code
HEX
#991D12
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Orange
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
80
Model availability
0
Code history
0
Sighting count
The name tells the whole story here—this coppery metallic orange genuinely resembles fresh salmon. The metallic flakes add depth to what could otherwise be a flat color, creating subtle variations as light plays across the bodywork.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#b52517
Overcast#991D12
Shade#581610
Golden hour#b73124

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 #991D12
Digital approximation only

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 (4)

What color is Porsche Salmon Metallic?

Salmon Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the orange family (hex #991D12).

Is Salmon Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Salmon Metallic?

The hex code for Salmon Metallic is #991D12. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Salmon Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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