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Teak Brown Metallic

/colors/teak-brown-metallic · ID: C773 ·
German name: Teakbraun Metallic
Paint code
Z8W
HEX
#6d5f55
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
Yes
Alternate code
Source
Porsche PTS media site
Community photos
0
Model availability
0
Code history
2
Sighting count
Teak Brown Metallic (Z8W), Teakbraun Metallic in German, is a warm, mid-toned brown metallic with muted grey-brown undertones that give it an earthy, organic quality. The hex places it in the territory of weathered teak or aged walnut — neither too red nor too cool, sitting in the middle ground between chocolate and taupe with a metallic finish that adds a light, reflective shimmer without pulling the shade toward any dramatic direction. It reads as a composed, understated brown in most lighting conditions, with slightly more warmth in direct sun and a richer depth in shade. The color exists primarily within Porsche's Paint to Sample ecosystem, where it is offered on the Cayenne — documented on the Porsche media configurator under that model — making it a specialist choice for SUV buyers seeking something outside the mainstream grey and silver landscape. Rennbow notes its position in the Porsche brown family alongside the earthier Terra Cotta and the darker Argus Brown Metallic. As a PTS offering, it is ordered in very small numbers globally, and Cayennes in Teak Brown Metallic represent a genuine rarity on the road, appreciated by owners who gravitate toward the warm end of Porsche's naturalistic color vocabulary.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#817b6f
Overcast#6d5f55
Shade#443c37
Golden hour#8b7367

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 #6d5f55
Digital approximation only

Factory color sample

Factory color sample

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
Z8W Historical Primary code
Z8W PTS
Z8W Primary code
Historical
Z8W
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 (5)

What is Porsche paint code Z8W?

Z8W is the Porsche paint code for Teak Brown Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Teak Brown Metallic?

Teak Brown Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #6D5F55). Its paint code is Z8W.

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

Yes. Teak 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 Teak Brown Metallic?

The hex code for Teak Brown Metallic is #6D5F55. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Teak Brown Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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