In our digital catalog, Petrol Blue is classified as a cool teal, dark and moderate. Digital color suggestions within Humbrol are Matt Tank Grey for a darker step and Matt Olive Drab for a lighter step. Monument Pro Acryl Dark Turquoise is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 82 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Petrol Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Humbrol Petrol Blue have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Turquoise, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Deep Azure, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.7).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Ego Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Sons of Horus Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
Our digital comparison places Monument Pro Acryl Dark Turquoise slightly cooler and more saturated than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
Scale75
Citadel
Revell
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Petrol Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Dark Turquoise at 82% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Petrol Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Deep Azure at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Petrol Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Petrol Blue is a dark moderate teal with a cool undertone (hex #1F4E5B). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Petrol Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Matt Olive Drab for a lighter step and Matt Tank Grey for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.