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Sand Grey

/colors/sand-grey · ID: C899 ·
German name: sandgrau
Paint code
527
HEX
#DEDEDD
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Beige
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
0
Model availability
3
Code history
1
Sighting count
Sand Grey (546) is a warm-toned light grey solid from the mid-G-series era, documented on the 911 for the 1975–1976 model years — precisely the transition period when the earlier palette of vivid solids was giving way to the more subdued, luxury-oriented tones of the late 1970s. The hex confirms a warm, sandy grey with beige undertones that places it in the same general family as Chamois and Bahia Beige — not quite grey, not quite brown, but somewhere in the composed neutral territory between the two. On the 1975 and 1976 911, Sand Grey would have appealed to buyers who wanted something beyond silver or white but preferred to avoid the more expressive colors that were simultaneously losing their cultural cachet after the peak of the early-1970s color explosion. Its single-spotter rarity confirms it was seldom chosen even in its own time.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffffff
Overcast#DEDEDD
Shade#8c8c8b
Golden hour#fcf2ef

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 #DEDEDD
Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

Model Generation Years Tier
356 Years1951, 1952, 1953 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
527 Historical Primary code
527 Primary code
Historical

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code 527?

527 is the Porsche paint code for Sand Grey, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Sand Grey?

Sand Grey is a solid Porsche paint color in the beige family (hex #DEDEDD). Its paint code is 527.

Which Porsche models came in Sand Grey?

Sand Grey was offered on the Porsche 356.

What does Porsche Sand Grey look like on a 356?

See real photos of Sand Grey (527) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/sand-grey/356.

Is Sand Grey a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Sand Grey was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Sand Grey?

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

Is Porsche Sand Grey metallic or non-metallic?

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