Thanks all..

Like painting 1 item in a house leads to having to paint everything else as by comparison it looks so much better. Who knows I might end up doing the whole car.

I'll order a pint and go from there

 

I can confirm that this is the best RED on the market. I bought this CX-30 a few days ago and of course it was going to be in this red. The color is INCREDIBLE all day long. Bright in the sun and deep and rich in low light. I have seen a lot of exotics in person, a lot of ferrari reds, and this is the best auto paint BY FAR.

A 928 in this version of SOUL RED metallic would be spectacular.

The CX-30 itself is surprisingly good. The ride is butter smooth, quietest inside I have experienced, no lean in corners. Lots of tech incl engine tech, very happy with purchase.

 

A proper code 811 ~ Ziegelrot Kiln Red looks just like Soul Red. Parked side-by-side, the color characteristics are almost indistinguishable.

 

 

As a Porsche Approved Collision Center, I can confirm 80K and 84A are the same. I was not sure, in fact doubted this, but I confirmed.

BUT... there are 8 different variants that are close enough of a match when painting complete, or maybe even non-adjacent parts like a mirror. But if painting a fender, the variant will be visibly different from the door.

Here's all 8 variants and 4 of the color chips:





Lastly, that Mazda red is a 4 stage paint with a "limited use toner" and there are 13 variants. These cars are a color matching nightmare - the cost reflects that. If you repaint a car in that color, make sure you have a good shop and good insurance.

 

That's great information, much appreciated. If only to confirm another layer of complexity/difficulty in color matching!