Venetian Violet Metallic

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German name: Venezianisch Violett Metallic

Paint code

24Z

HEX

#3b2c50

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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Venetian Violet Metallic (24Z), Venezianisch Violett Metallic in German, is one of the deepest and most saturated purples available through the VW Group's premium colour palette, with a pearl-effect metallic finish that gives it an opulent, gem-like depth. The hex of #3B2C50 confirms a very dark, blue-leaning purple — close to an eggplant or deep amethyst in tonality, dark enough to read as near-black in some lighting conditions while revealing its complex purple depth in direct sun. Carpaints.co describes it as one of the darkest purples offered by Audi, sitting just a step darker than the popular Merlin Purple and carrying a pearl effect that adds luminosity without lightening the overall impression. It originates from Audi's extended Exclusive palette and is documented as a PTS option available for the Porsche range. With a rarity of four out of five, Porsches in Venetian Violet Metallic are rare across all models. The shade appeals most to buyers who want colour that is genuinely distinctive without the extroversion of a bright hue — a colour for those who appreciate depth and mystery over visibility.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#463968

Overcast#3b2c50

Shade#251e30

Golden hour#594062

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 #3b2c50

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 24Z?

24Z is the Porsche paint code for Venetian Violet Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Venetian Violet Metallic?

Venetian Violet Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the purple family (hex #3B2C50). Its paint code is 24Z.

Is Venetian Violet Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Venetian Violet 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 Venetian Violet Metallic?

The hex code for Venetian Violet Metallic is #3B2C50. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Venetian Violet Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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