Paint code L1X · L502 · Metallic
Porsche Cashmere Beige Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Cashmere Beige Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint codes L1X and L502. Porsche has offered it on the Cayenne and classic Porsches from 1978 to today as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Cashmere Beige Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Cashmere Beige Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | L1X, L502 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Brown Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | Cayenne and classic Porsches |
| Also written | Cashmere Beige, Kaschmirbeige |
Porsche Cashmere Beige Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 SC / 924 / 928 (all models)Listed as Cashmere Beige (L502) | 1978–1980 | Standard color | [2] |
| Cayenne (E3) | 2020–2025 | Standard color | [1] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Cashmere Beige Metallic paint codes
- Paint code L1X— modern Cayenne code as listed by vendor[1]
- L502— 1978–80 'Cashmere Beige' (non-metallic name)[2]
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 Cashmere Beige Metallic
How common is Cashmere Beige Metallic?
| Model | Listings in Cashmere Beige Metallic | Share of new listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cayenne Coupe | 6 of 2,015 | 0.3% |
Counts of live US new-car listings by dealer-listed exterior color, aggregated from licensed vehicle-data providers. Dealers sometimes list generic names, so true shares can be higher.
Is that car really Cashmere Beige Metallic?
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 Cashmere Beige Metallic?
Cashmere Beige Metallic has carried Porsche paint codes L1X (modern Cayenne code as listed by vendor); L502 (1978–80 'Cashmere Beige' (non-metallic name)). 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 Cashmere Beige Metallic?
Our sources list Cashmere Beige Metallic on the 911 SC / 924 / 928 (all models) (1978–1980, standard color) and Cayenne (E3) (2020–2025, 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 Cashmere Beige Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Cashmere Beige Metallic 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 Cashmere Beige Metallic may be a PTS order.
How common is Cashmere Beige Metallic?
In US new-car inventory on October 22, 2026, 6 of 2,015 new 2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe listings (0.3%) were listed in Cashmere Beige Metallic. Shares come from dealer-listed color names, which are not always exact.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Cashmere Beige Metallic?
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 L1X and L502. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Cashmere Beige Metallic (L1X) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
- Cashmere Beige (L502) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
More Porsche color research
- All Porsche colors
- Brown Porsche Colors
- Porsche paint codes
- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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