Sand Yellow

/colors/sand-yellow · ID: C911 ·

German name: sandgelb

Paint code

M1C

HEX

#FFD053

Finish type

Solid

Color family

Yellow

Introduced year

—

Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

Rennbow

Community photos

128

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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An unusual SUV color that deserves respect for its boldness - kudos to the handful of buyers who spec'd it. Bears a strong resemblance to the classic 1970s Talbot Yellow, bringing vintage Porsche DNA to modern Cayenne proportions. Rare enough that you'll likely never see another one.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffff6c

Overcast#FFD053

Shade#9a813d

Golden hour#ffe465

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 #FFD053

Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code M1C?

M1C is the Porsche paint code for Sand Yellow, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Sand Yellow?

Sand Yellow is a solid Porsche paint color in the yellow family (hex #FFD053). Its paint code is M1C.

Which Porsche models came in Sand Yellow?

Sand Yellow was offered on the Porsche Cayenne.

What does Porsche Sand Yellow look like on a Cayenne?

See real photos of Sand Yellow (M1C) on the Porsche Cayenne at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/sand-yellow/cayenne.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Sand Yellow?

The hex code for Sand Yellow is #FFD053. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Sand Yellow metallic or non-metallic?

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