Titian Metallic

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German name: Tizian Metallic

Paint code

L98Y

HEX

#A05020

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Brown

Introduced year

1976

Discontinued year

1976

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

—

Source

Factory Overview 924

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Titian Metallic (L98Y), Tizian Metallic in German, is a warm metallic brown with reddish-orange undertones that evokes the burnt sienna palette associated with the Renaissance painter for whom it is named. The hex of #A05020 confirms a rich, earthy copper-brown — more orange and red than a conventional chocolate brown, with a warmth that shifts toward terracotta in bright sunlight and settles into a deeper mahogany in shadow. The metallic finish adds luminosity rather than sparkle, keeping the overall effect warm and dignified. It was a special coachwork (Sonderfarbe) color available on the 1976 model year 924, at the very beginning of that front-engined model's production life. The Glasurit code L98Y cross-references to the VW Group's shared color infrastructure of the era, reflecting how the transaxle Porsche models drew from a broader group palette. One surviving rarity rating and its extreme brevity as a single-year offering makes documented examples exceptionally scarce, and the color is one of the lesser-known entries in Porsche's mid-1970s brown metallic chapter.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#bd672a

Overcast#A05020

Shade#5e331a

Golden hour#be6432

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 #A05020

Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Model Generation Years Tier

924 Generation924 Years1976 Metallic

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary

L98Y 70s format 1976–1976 Primary code

1976–1976

L98Y Primary code

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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FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code L98Y?

L98Y is the Porsche paint code for Titian Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1976 to 1976.

What color is Porsche Titian Metallic?

Titian Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #A05020). Its paint code is L98Y.

What years was Porsche Titian Metallic available?

Titian Metallic was offered from 1976 to 1976.

Is Porsche Titian Metallic still available?

No. Titian Metallic was discontinued in 1976.

Which Porsche models came in Titian Metallic?

Titian Metallic was offered on the Porsche 924.

What does Porsche Titian Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Titian Metallic (L98Y) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/titian-metallic/924.

Is Titian Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Titian Metallic?

The hex code for Titian Metallic is #A05020. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Titian Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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