89 Soho Brown Metallic

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German name: Sohobraun Metallic

Paint code

Y8R

HEX

#7c7872

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Porsche PTS media site

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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89 Soho Brown Metallic is a warm, light-medium brown metallic with a taupe-like character — at #7c7872 it reads as a warm grey-brown that sits between beige and brown, with fine metallic particles adding depth and a faint shimmer. Named after the famous London neighborhood, it has an urban, sophisticated quality that suits larger Porsche body styles. Originating from the VAG Group's shared palette, it is available on Porsche exclusively through PTS. It represents a more muted, refined brown option compared to the warmer or richer browns elsewhere in the catalogue.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#929b94

Overcast#7c7872

Shade#4e4c48

Golden hour#9a8c84

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 #7c7872

Digital approximation only

Code history (2)

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 (5)

What is Porsche paint code Y8R?

Y8R is the Porsche paint code for 89 Soho Brown Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche 89 Soho Brown Metallic?

89 Soho Brown Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #7C7872). Its paint code is Y8R.

Is 89 Soho Brown Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. 89 Soho Brown Metallic is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche 89 Soho Brown Metallic?

The hex code for 89 Soho Brown Metallic is #7C7872. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche 89 Soho Brown Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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