Approximate on-screen swatch (#B0151D) — not a paint formula.
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Audi Misano Red
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Misano Red Pearl Effect is a pearl red Audi paint, recorded under paint code LZ3M and N9. A1 citycarver palette. Its approximate on-screen hex is #B0151D — a screen match, not a paint formula. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Misano Red Pearl Effect, check that car's build sheet by VIN.
| Official name | Misano Red Pearl Effect |
|---|---|
| Also searched as | Misano Red, Misano Red Pearl, Misanorot |
| Color family | Red |
| Finish | pearl |
| Paint code | LZ3M (VAG paint code)[1], N9 (Short color code shown with LZ3M on the vehicle data sticker (LZ3M/N9))[1] |
| Program | Standard palette |
| Approximate hex | #B0151D· RGB 176, 21, 29 · on-screen approximation |
Where Misano Red Pearl Effect has been offered
About Misano Red Pearl Effect
Misano Red is a vivid, slightly warm red with a pearl effect that gives it depth and a bright, glossy sparkle. It has been used on Audis from compact models such as the A1 and A3 to S models, RS models and the TT. The name refers to the Misano circuit in Italy.
Misano Red Pearl Effect hex code
The closest on-screen match we use for Misano Red Pearl Effect is #B0151D (RGB 176, 21, 29). Treat it as an approximation for design work: pearl paint shifts with light and viewing angle, and no hex value can reproduce it. For paint, use the factory code (LZ3M and N9) recorded for the specific car.
Was this Audi built in Misano Red Pearl Effect?
Check a specific Audi's factory paint and options by VIN. The build sheet shows the exterior color and interior trim recorded for that car, plus installed options and packages when the build data includes them. The availability check is free — $9.99 only if we find build data for that exact VIN. No subscription.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the paint code for Audi Misano Red Pearl Effect?
Misano Red Pearl Effect is documented under Audi paint code LZ3M and N9. Codes can differ by model year and supplier, so for touch-up paint match the code recorded for your exact car — it appears on the car's build documentation and in its VIN build data.
What is the Misano Red Pearl Effect hex code?
#B0151D (RGB 176, 21, 29) is CarWhere's approximate on-screen match for Misano Red Pearl Effect. It is a screen approximation, not a paint formula — real pearl paint changes with light, and a body shop mixes from the factory code, not a hex value.
Which Audi models were offered in Misano Red Pearl Effect?
A1 citycarver palette. Touch-up paint references list LZ3M/N9 for Audis from 2007 to 2020, including the RS 4, RS 5, RS 7, S3, S4, S5 and the TT family. Availability varies by market and model year; the build sheet for a specific VIN shows the color that car was actually built in.
Is Misano Red Pearl Effect a standard or special-order Audi color?
Misano Red Pearl Effect is documented as a standard-palette Audi color on the models listed above, though palettes change by model year.
How can I check if a Audi was originally painted Misano Red Pearl Effect?
Run its 17-character VIN through the Audi build sheet. The availability check is free; if build data exists for that exact VIN, the $9.99 report shows the exterior color and interior trim recorded for the car, plus installed options and packages when the build data includes them.
Sources
Primary sources are the manufacturer's own media and configurator pages; secondary sources are automotive media and paint references.
- Misano Red Pearl Metallic LZ3M/N9 touch-up paint for Audi — PaintScratch (secondary source)
- The Audi A1 citycarver: exterior and concept — Audi MediaCenter (audi.com)
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