Brown Porsche Colors

By CarWhere Research · Updated

Porsche has painted cars in at least 12 documented brown and beige Porsche colors, 2 of them offered for the 2025–2026 model years — among them Cashmere Beige Metallic and Macadamia Metallic. Each color below links to its paint codes and model years. The paint code on a car's build sheet shows which shade a specific car really wears.

Anthracite Brown MetallicApricot BeigeCashmere Beige MetallicCoffee Beige MetallicJarama Beige MetallicMacadamia MetallicMahogany MetallicMocha BrownProsecco MetallicRosewood MetallicSand BeigeSepia Brown

Brown & beige Porsche colors: Current (2025–2026 model years)

Colors listed in Porsche’s current configurator or most recent press kits.

Brown & beige Porsche colors, current (2025–2026 model years) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Cashmere Beige MetallicL1X, L502Metallic911 SC / 924 / 928 (all models) 1978–1980; Cayenne (E3) 2020–2025
Macadamia MetallicM8WMetallic911 (997) 2008–2012; Boxster (987) 2008–2010; Cayman (987) 2009–2012 +2 more

Brown & beige Porsche colors: 992-era (2019 on)

Colors offered with the 992 911 and the cars sold alongside it (718, Taycan, current Cayenne, Macan, Panamera).

Brown & beige Porsche colors, 992-era (2019 on) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Cashmere Beige MetallicL1X, L502Metallic911 SC / 924 / 928 (all models) 1978–1980; Cayenne (E3) 2020–2025
Coffee Beige MetallicM8QMetallicTaycan 2020–2024
Mahogany MetallicM8Y, LB8ZMetallic944 1985; All models (1986 range) 1986; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2021 +5 more

Brown & beige Porsche colors: 991-era (2012–2019)

Colors of the 991 911 generation and its contemporaries.

Brown & beige Porsche colors, 991-era (2012–2019) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Anthracite Brown MetallicM8SMetallic911 (991) 2012–2016; Boxster (981) 2012–2016; Cayman (981) 2013–2016
Mahogany MetallicM8Y, LB8ZMetallic944 1985; All models (1986 range) 1986; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2021 +5 more

Brown & beige Porsche colors: 996 & 997 era (1998–2012)

The first water-cooled 911s, the original Boxster/Cayman and the first Cayenne.

Brown & beige Porsche colors, 996 & 997 era (1998–2012) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Jarama Beige MetallicM1WMetallicCayenne (955/957) 2004–2008; Boxster (986/987) 2004–2008; 911 (997) 2008 +1 more
Macadamia MetallicM8WMetallic911 (997) 2008–2012; Boxster (987) 2008–2010; Cayman (987) 2009–2012 +2 more
Mahogany MetallicM8Y, LB8ZMetallic944 1985; All models (1986 range) 1986; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2021 +5 more
Prosecco MetallicM1XMetallicCayenne (955/957) 2004–2008

Brown & beige Porsche colors: Classic & air-cooled (before 1998)

356, air-cooled 911 through the 993, 912, 914 and the front-engine 924/944/928/968.

Brown & beige Porsche colors, classic & air-cooled (before 1998) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Apricot Beige548Solid911 (Carrera 3.2 / 964) 1989–1990; 928 1989–1990
Cashmere Beige MetallicL1X, L502Metallic911 SC / 924 / 928 (all models) 1978–1980; Cayenne (E3) 2020–2025
Mahogany MetallicM8Y, LB8ZMetallic944 1985; All models (1986 range) 1986; Panamera (970/971) 2010–2021 +5 more
Mocha Brown451Solid911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1978–1982; 924 1980–1982
Rosewood MetallicL474Metallic911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 1981–1982
Sand Beige6607, 6807Solid911 / 912 (all models) 1967–1968
Sepia BrownL415Solid911 / 912 / 914 (all models) 1967–1973

Is that Porsche really the brown & beige it's listed as?

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

How many brown and beige Porsche colors are there?

This page lists 12 brown and beige Porsche colors with documented paint codes or model years — standard, special, Paint to Sample and heritage colors. Porsche has used far more shades over 75 years, and Paint to Sample Plus can create new ones for individual customers.

Which brown & beige colors does Porsche offer now?

Colors in this family listed for the 2025–2026 model years include Cashmere Beige Metallic (L1X) and Macadamia Metallic (M8W). Availability differs by model line, so check the configurator for a specific model.

What brown & beige colors did classic Porsches come in?

Pre-1998 brown & beige colors documented here include Apricot Beige, Cashmere Beige Metallic, Mahogany Metallic, Mocha Brown, Rosewood Metallic, Sand Beige and Sepia Brown. Several have since returned as Paint to Sample or heritage colors on new cars.

Which brown & beige Porsche colors are Paint to Sample?

Colors in this family that our sources list as Paint to Sample on at least one model include Macadamia Metallic. Paint to Sample is an extra-cost Exclusive Manufaktur option, so confirm it on the car's build record before paying a premium.

How do I find the factory color of a brown & beige Porsche?

Read the paint code on the option sticker in the maintenance booklet (and, on most models, in the front luggage compartment) or get a build sheet for the VIN. The code tells you the exact factory color, even when similar shades have similar names.

Sources

  1. Anthracite Brown Metallic (M8S/G0) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  2. Apricot Beige (548/E4) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  3. Cashmere Beige Metallic (L1X) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  4. Cashmere Beige (L502) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  5. Coffee Beige Metallic (M8Q) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  6. Coffee Beige Metallic (M8Q/4I) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  7. Jarama Beige Metallic (M1W/D5) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  8. Jarama Beige Metallic (M1W/G8) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  9. Macadamia Metallic (M8W/9S) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  10. Macadamia (M8W) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  11. Mahogany Metallic (M8Y/Y8) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  12. Mahogany Metallic (LB8Z/Z6) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  13. Mahogany Brown Metallic (LB8Z) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  14. Mocha Brown (L451/LM9V) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  15. Prosecco Metallic (M1X/M9) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  16. Rosewood Metallic (L474) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  17. Sand Beige (L6607) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  18. Sand Beige (L6807) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
  19. Sepia Brown (L415) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)

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