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Togo Brown

Togo Brown

/colors/togo-brown · ID: C242 ·
German name: Togobraun
Paint code
6411
HEX
#3C1F0C
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Brown
Introduced year
1964
Discontinued year
1965
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
Source
Stuttcars PDF
Community photos
78
Model availability
2
Code history
1
Sighting count
Togo Brown (6411), Togobraun in German, is a deep, non-metallic chocolate brown with richly saturated warmth that reads closer to dark cocoa or bitter chocolate than to tan or beige. The hex confirms a very dark brown that benefits from strong natural light to reveal its depth, which in flat or overcast conditions can read as simply very dark brown. It was introduced as a special colour (Sonderfarbe) on the 356-C for model year 1964 and continued through 1965, also appearing on the earliest 911 and 912 examples produced in those years, making it one of the very first colors offered on the 911. The 356-C factory color documentation records it alongside Dolphin Grey as one of the new Special Colors for that final generation of the 356. Surviving 356-Cs in Togo Brown are among the most sought-after and distinctive examples of the model, typically found with period-correct Fawn leatherette interiors that complement the exterior perfectly. Dealer listings consistently note its premium-option status, and elferspot.com documentation confirms it as available only in 1964 and 1965 as a premium option. Auction and private sale examples command significant interest from serious 356 collectors.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#472810
Overcast#3C1F0C
Shade#24140a
Golden hour#5a331e

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 #3C1F0C
Digital approximation only

Model availability (2)

Model Generation Years Tier
356 Generation356 Years1964, 1965 Special

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
6411 356C 1964–1965 Primary code
1964–1965
6411 Primary code
356C

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 6411?

6411 is the Porsche paint code for Togo Brown, a solid factory color offered from 1964 to 1965.

What color is Porsche Togo Brown?

Togo Brown is a solid Porsche paint color in the brown family (hex #3C1F0C). Its paint code is 6411.

What years was Porsche Togo Brown available?

Togo Brown was offered from 1964 to 1965.

Is Porsche Togo Brown still available?

No. Togo Brown was discontinued in 1965.

Which Porsche models came in Togo Brown?

Togo Brown was offered on the Porsche 356.

What does Porsche Togo Brown look like on a 356?

See real photos of Togo Brown (6411) on the Porsche 356 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/togo-brown/356.

Is Togo Brown a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Togo Brown?

The hex code for Togo Brown is #3C1F0C. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Togo Brown metallic or non-metallic?

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