Velvet Purple Metallic

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German name: Samtviolett Metallic

Paint code

Q87

HEX

#352547

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Purple

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Porsche PTS media site

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Velvet Purple Metallic (Q87), Samtviolett Metallic in German, is a deep, rich purple metallic with a slight reddish undertone and a pearl-effect finish that gives it a soft, tactile luminosity evocative of the luxurious fabric for which it is named. Porsche's description characterises it as a dark, stylish colour where the clear purple combines with the metallic finish to create a rich and sumptuous aura. It is lighter than the comparable Merlin Purple and carries slightly more blue undertone than some alternatives in the premium purple family. The colour originates from Audi's Exclusive paint range, where it is offered as Samtviolett, and was incorporated into Porsche's Paint to Sample catalogue in the 2023 programme expansion that added numerous VW Group shared colours to the Porsche PTS palette. As a PTS offering it is available across the Cayenne, 911, and other platforms by special order. With a rarity of two out of five it remains uncommon, consistent with the overall niche market for purple on premium cars even when the shade is as accomplished as this one.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#3f305c

Overcast#352547

Shade#21192b

Golden hour#533959

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 #352547

Digital approximation only

Code history (2)

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 Q87?

Q87 is the Porsche paint code for Velvet Purple Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Velvet Purple Metallic?

Velvet Purple Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the purple family (hex #352547). Its paint code is Q87.

Is Velvet Purple Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Velvet Purple 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 Velvet Purple Metallic?

The hex code for Velvet Purple Metallic is #352547. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Velvet Purple Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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