Petroleum Grey's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. The catalog suggests Caspian Blue as a darker color and Indian Shadow as a lighter color to test, both from Scale75. The leading same-type candidate, Two Thin Coats Cuirass Leather, scores 85 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Petroleum Grey equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Petroleum Grey. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Cuirass Leather, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Dark Sea Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Nº5 Earth Brown (Fs 30099), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Skavenblight Dinge, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
Our digital comparison places Two Thin Coats Cuirass Leather slightly warmer 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.
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About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
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 Scale75 Petroleum Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Cuirass Leather at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Petroleum Grey?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Dark Sea Green at 84% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Petroleum Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Petroleum Grey is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #4E433F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Petroleum Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Indian Shadow for a lighter step and Caspian Blue for a darker step, both from Scale75. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.