Paint code M8Y · LB8Z · Metallic
Porsche Mahogany Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Mahogany Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint codes M8Y and LB8Z. Porsche has offered it on the Panamera, Cayenne, 718 Boxster & Cayman, 911, Macan, Taycan and classic Porsches between 1985 and 2022 as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Mahogany Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Mahogany Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M8Y, LB8Z |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Brown Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | Panamera, Cayenne, 718 Boxster & Cayman, 911, Macan, Taycan and classic Porsches |
| Also written | Mahagonimetallic, Mahogany Brown Metallic |
Porsche Mahogany Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 944 | 1985 | Standard color | [2] |
| All models (1986 range)Listed as Mahogany Brown Metallic | 1986 | Standard color | [3] |
| Panamera (970/971) | 2010–2021 | Standard color | [1] |
| Cayenne (958/E3) | 2013–2021 | Standard color | [1] |
| Boxster / Cayman (981/982) | 2013–2018 | Standard color | [1] |
| 911 (991) | 2014–2017 | Standard color | [1] |
| Macan (95B) | 2015–2022 | Standard color | [1] |
| Taycan | 2020–2022 | Standard color | [1] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Mahogany Metallic paint codes
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 Mahogany Metallic
- Modern Mahogany Metallic (code M8Y) ran across nearly every Porsche line in the 2010s, from the Panamera and Cayenne to the Macan, 991 911 and 981 Boxster/Cayman. [1]
- Mahogany Metallic was also one of the Taycan's launch-era colors, listed for model years 2020–2022. [1]
- Porsche used a Mahogany Metallic in the mid-1980s too, under the much older code LB8Z, on the 944 and other 1985–86 models. [2][3]
Is that car really Mahogany 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 Mahogany Metallic?
Mahogany Metallic has carried Porsche paint codes M8Y (modern code, 2010s–2020s (label M8Y/Y8)); LB8Z (mid-1980s code (label LB8Z/Z6)). 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 Mahogany Metallic?
Our sources list Mahogany Metallic on the 944 (1985, standard color), All models (1986 range) (1986, standard color), Panamera (970/971) (2010–2021, standard color), Cayenne (958/E3) (2013–2021, standard color), Boxster / Cayman (981/982) (2013–2018, standard color) and 911 (991) (2014–2017, standard color), among others. 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 Mahogany Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Mahogany 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 Mahogany Metallic may be a PTS order.
Mahogany Metallic vs Macadamia Metallic: what's the difference?
Mahogany Metallic (M8Y) is a dark reddish-brown that looks almost black-cherry in shade. Macadamia Metallic (M8W) is a lighter, warmer bronze-brown from the 997/987 era (about 2008–2012). The codes differ by one letter, so read the option label carefully. Mahogany is the darker of the two and has a red undertone.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Mahogany 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 M8Y and LB8Z. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Mahogany Metallic (M8Y/Y8) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
- Mahogany Metallic (LB8Z/Z6) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
- Mahogany Brown Metallic (LB8Z) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
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