Petrol Blue 234-7DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #285966, estimated LRV 9 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Galpagos Turquoise from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #285966 · 234-7DB
Petrol Blue
9%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Petrol Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#285966
RGB40, 89, 102
Estimated LRV8.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Petrol Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Petrol Blue
#285966
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#47567A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Petrol Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Petrol Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Petrol Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Petrol Blue have?
Petrol Blue by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Petrol Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Petrol Blue are Galpagos Turquoise by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Petro Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Bermuda Turquoise by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Petrol Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Petrol Blue?
Petrol Blue has a estimated lightness value of 8.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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