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Tangerine

Tangerine

/colors/tangerine-6809 · ID: C429 ·
German name: Blutorange
Paint code
6809
HEX
#FF5E28
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Orange
Introduced year
1968
Discontinued year
1972
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
018
Source
Factory Chart 1968
Community photos
90
Model availability
7
Code history
3
Sighting count
—
The reddest of the '60s and '70s 'Skittles' colors, Tangerine bridges the gap between orange and red beautifully. Shared across 356s, early 911s, 912s, and 914s, it's one of those period-correct colors that instantly transports you back to Porsche's most colorful decade.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ff7934
Overcast#FF5E28
Shade#953e22
Golden hour#ff723a

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 #FF5E28
Digital approximation only

Model availability (7)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation901/911 Years1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 Standard
914 Generation914 Years1970, 1971, 1972 Standard

Code history (3)

Code Era Years Primary
6809 F-Series 911 1968–1972 Primary code
018 F-Series 911 (alt) 1968–1972
L20D 70s format 1969–1972
1968–1972
6809 Primary code
F-Series 911
1968–1972
018
F-Series 911 (alt)
1969–1972
L20D
70s format

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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Guards Red
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Imperial Red
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Polo Red
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Signal Red
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Mars Red
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Community photos Total 90 photos

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FAQ (10)

What is Porsche paint code 6809?

6809 is the Porsche paint code for Tangerine, a solid factory color offered from 1968 to 1972.

What color is Porsche Tangerine?

Tangerine is a solid Porsche paint color in the orange family (hex #FF5E28). Its paint code is 6809.

What years was Porsche Tangerine available?

Tangerine was offered from 1968 to 1972.

Is Porsche Tangerine still available?

No. Tangerine was discontinued in 1972.

Which Porsche models came in Tangerine?

Tangerine was offered on the Porsche 914, 911.

What does Porsche Tangerine look like on a 914?

See real photos of Tangerine (6809) on the Porsche 914 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/tangerine-6809/914.

What does Porsche Tangerine look like on a 911?

See real photos of Tangerine (6809) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/tangerine-6809/911.

Is Tangerine a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Tangerine?

The hex code for Tangerine is #FF5E28. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Tangerine metallic or non-metallic?

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