Viola Purple Metallic

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German name: Viola Violett Metallic

Paint code

W85

HEX

#9181c3

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

118

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Viola Purple Metallic (W85), Viola Violett Metallic in German (also listed as Veilchenlilamet), is a deep, cool-toned purple metallic with characteristic blue undertones that give it a slightly muted, sophisticated quality. Porsche's own description notes it can shift dramatically under different lighting conditions. It is explicitly described as lighter than and not to be confused with the darker Viola Metallic (3AE/39G), and its historical predecessor is Viola Blue Metallic (codes 37E and 3AF), which was offered in 1993 for the 928, 964, and 968. The code W85 appears in the 2016-onward era as a PTS colour associated with the 911 GT2 RS, GT3, 992, and 718 Spyder RS. Rennlist forum discussions from GT4 and Spyder RS buyers confirm it as a sought-after and sometimes dealer-denied option due to application complexity. Carpaints.co documents it as available as a PTS option added in 2023. With a rarity of two out of five it is uncommon but has been ordered in sufficient numbers to be well-documented in the collector community.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#aba6fe

Overcast#9181c3

Shade#5c5477

Golden hour#af95d5

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 #9181c3

Digital approximation only

Code history (3)

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 W85?

W85 is the Porsche paint code for Viola Purple Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Viola Purple Metallic?

Viola Purple Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the purple family (hex #9181C3). Its paint code is W85.

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

Yes. Viola 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 Viola Purple Metallic?

The hex code for Viola Purple Metallic is #9181C3. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Viola Purple Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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