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Speed Yellow

Speed Yellow

/colors/speed-yellow-12h · ID: C477 ·
German name: Speedgelb
Paint code
12H
HEX
#FFDE02
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Yellow
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
12G
Source
Factory Overview 964
Community photos
129
Model availability
25
Code history
3
Sighting count
—
One of the most iconic Porsche colors of the late '90s and 2000s — a bold, pure yellow with no metallic and no apology. It defined the 996 GT3 era and remains one of the most recognized colors in the lineup.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ffff03
Overcast#FFDE02
Shade#988610
Golden hour#fff214

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 #FFDE02
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Model availability (25)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation997, 964, 993, 996 Years1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, Standard
928 Generation928 Years1995 Standard
968 Generation968 Years1993, 1994, 1995 Standard
Boxster Generation987, 986 Years1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, Standard
Cayman Generation987C Standard

Code history (3)

Code Era Years Primary
12H Historical — Primary code
12G Historical (alt) —
1SG PTS —
12H Primary code
Historical
12G
Historical (alt)
1SG
PTS

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 (9)

What is Porsche paint code 12H?

12H is the Porsche paint code for Speed Yellow, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Speed Yellow?

Speed Yellow is a solid Porsche paint color in the yellow family (hex #FFDE02). Its paint code is 12H.

Which Porsche models came in Speed Yellow?

Speed Yellow was offered on the Porsche 911, 928, 968, Boxster, Cayman.

What does Porsche Speed Yellow look like on a 911?

See real photos of Speed Yellow (12H) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/speed-yellow-12h/911.

What does Porsche Speed Yellow look like on a 928?

See real photos of Speed Yellow (12H) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/speed-yellow-12h/928.

What does Porsche Speed Yellow look like on a 968?

See real photos of Speed Yellow (12H) on the Porsche 968 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/speed-yellow-12h/968.

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

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Speed Yellow?

The hex code for Speed Yellow is #FFDE02. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Speed Yellow metallic or non-metallic?

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