Paint code 548 · Solid
Porsche Apricot Beige
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Apricot Beige is a solid Porsche exterior color, paint code 548. Porsche has offered it on the classic Porsches and 911 between 1989 and 1990 as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Apricot Beige, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Apricot Beige at a glance
| Paint code(s) | 548 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Solid |
| Color family | Brown Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | classic Porsches and 911 |
| Also written | Aprikosenbeige |
Porsche Apricot Beige years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 (Carrera 3.2 / 964) | 1989–1990 | Standard color | [1] |
| 928 | 1989–1990 | Standard color | [1] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Apricot Beige paint code
- 548— label 548/E4[1]
The code is printed on the car's option sticker and on a VIN build sheet. Porsche has reused some names with new codes as paint formulas changed, so the code is the reliable identifier.
About Apricot Beige
- Apricot Beige (code 548) was a light peach-beige offered on the 911 and 928 for the 1989 and 1990 model years. [1]
Is that car really Apricot Beige?
The build sheet shows the factory exterior color and installed options recorded for a specific VIN, plus original MSRP when the build data includes it. Free availability check first; $9.99 only if detailed build data exists — no subscription.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the paint code for Porsche Apricot Beige?
Apricot Beige has carried Porsche paint code 548 (label 548/E4). Porsche reuses names across eras with different codes, so match the code on the car's option sticker or build sheet rather than the name alone.
Which Porsche models and years came in Apricot Beige?
Our sources list Apricot Beige on the 911 (Carrera 3.2 / 964) (1989–1990, standard color) and 928 (1989–1990, standard color). If you see it on a model or year not listed, it may be a Paint to Sample order or a respray — the build sheet for the VIN shows which.
Is Apricot Beige a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Apricot Beige as a standard color rather than Paint to Sample. Porsche's Paint to Sample program can still apply many past colors to new cars, so a recent car in Apricot Beige may be a PTS order.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Apricot Beige?
Read the paint code on the option sticker (in the maintenance booklet and, on most models, in the front luggage compartment) or on a build sheet for the VIN, and compare it with 548. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Apricot Beige (548/E4) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
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