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Garnet Red Metallic

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About this Porsche color

Garnet Red Metallic (paint code LM3Y) is a metallic-finish Porsche paint, offered 1985–1986. Named after the semi-precious stone, this jewel-tone red…

Key facts

  • Paint code: LM3Y
  • Hex (approx): #8F1C1A
  • Finish: Metallic
  • Years: 1985–1986
  • Availability: Standard catalog color

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Porsche paint code LM3Y?

LM3Y is the Porsche paint code for Garnet Red Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1985 to 1986.

What color is Porsche Garnet Red Metallic?

Garnet Red Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #8F1C1A). Its paint code is LM3Y.

What years was Porsche Garnet Red Metallic available?

Garnet Red Metallic was offered from 1985 to 1986.

Is Porsche Garnet Red Metallic still available?

No. Garnet Red Metallic was discontinued in 1986.

Which Porsche models came in Garnet Red Metallic?

Garnet Red Metallic was offered on the Porsche 944, 924, 928.

What does Porsche Garnet Red Metallic look like on a 944?

See real photos of Garnet Red Metallic (LM3Y) on the Porsche 944 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/garnet-red-metallic-lm3y/944.

What does Porsche Garnet Red Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Garnet Red Metallic (LM3Y) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/garnet-red-metallic-lm3y/924.

What does Porsche Garnet Red Metallic look like on a 928?

See real photos of Garnet Red Metallic (LM3Y) on the Porsche 928 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/garnet-red-metallic-lm3y/928.

Is Garnet Red Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Garnet Red Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Garnet Red Metallic?

The hex code for Garnet Red Metallic is #8F1C1A. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Garnet Red Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

Garnet Red Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.

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