What Color Goes with Petrol? Combining Petrol in Your Outfits

What color goes with petrol? White, cream, gray and black are the easiest choices, while camel, mustard, burgundy and blush pink add accents. Petrol is a dark blue-green and needs light or warm partners so the outfit does not feel too heavy.

Do you have a petrol piece in your wardrobe or are you thinking of buying one? Then the question is usually what goes with it. This guide shows which colors go with petrol, how petrol differs from turquoise and dark green, how to combine individual pieces and which three outfits you can recreate.

What color goes with petrol? The basic rule

Petrol sits between blue and green and is dark and muted. A deep shade needs counterparts. There are three directions:

Light. White, cream and light gray give petrol light and contrast.
Warm. Camel, brown, mustard and rust red stand in contrast to the cool blue-green.
Reddish. Burgundy and blush pink sit on the opposite side of the color wheel and set a deliberate accent.

Two colors next to petrol are enough for an outfit. More color rules are in the guide Color combinations in clothing.

Petrol, turquoise or dark green: what is the difference?

Petrol has a high share of blue and is dark and muted. Turquoise is lighter and more vivid, with more freshness and less depth. Dark green is also dark but has more green in it.

If in doubt, look at it in daylight: if the shade leans toward blue, the tips for petrol apply. If it leans toward green, the tips for dark green fit better. There are guides for both: What color goes with turquoise and What color goes with dark green. If you are thinking of pure blue, you will find partners in the guide What color goes with blue.

Combining petrol with white, cream, gray and black

White. A white blouse under a petrol sweater or with petrol pants brings light into the outfit. The white muslin blouse is an example of a light partner that you can wear open or buttoned. You will find more in white blouses.

Cream. Cream is softer than white and fits if you like things calmer. Cream lace pants with a petrol top keep the block of color small and the outfit light.

Gray. Gray and petrol are both cool and make a calm, urban look. Light gray is softer, anthracite has more contrast. A gray bouclé jacket over a petrol top is a simple approach.

Black. Black and petrol are two dark shades. The result is deep and calm. A light piece in between, such as a white shirt, keeps the look lively.

Combining petrol with camel, brown, mustard and rust

Warm earth tones are the counterpart to petrol. Camel is a warm light brown and is considered a classic for fall next to the cool blue-green. Camel culottes with a petrol sweater need hardly anything else. You will find more styles in culottes.

Brown is darker and calmer than camel. Brown ankle boots or a brown bag give petrol warmth. Mustard and rust red are stronger. One piece is enough, for example a scarf or a bag.

Combining petrol with burgundy and blush pink

Burgundy is a dark red. Next to petrol it makes a deep contrast that is seen as autumnal. Patterned burgundy pants with a simple petrol top are one example.

Blush pink is the softer version. A delicate pink next to petrol is calmer than burgundy and goes with light pants in cream or white.

Combining a petrol sweater, blouse, pants and jacket

Sweater. Pants in cream, gray, black or camel go with it. A white blouse with a collar peeks out underneath.
Blouse. Pants in white, beige or camel go with it. Light jeans are also a calm partner, because denim blue is close to petrol.
Pants. Petrol pants already bring color. The top can be plain, ideally in white, cream or light gray.
Jacket or coat. Camel, beige and gray look calm next to petrol. Worn open, the piece underneath stays visible.

For shoes and bags, black, brown and camel are the safe choice, and white keeps the outfit light in summer.

Three outfits with petrol

Light and calm. Petrol knit sweater, cream lace pants and light shoes. Petrol is the only dark area.

Cool and clear. Petrol blouse, black lace pants and a gray bouclé jacket. Three cool shades make a calm overall look.

Warm and autumnal. Petrol sweater, camel denim culottes and brown ankle boots. Cool blue-green meets warm light brown.

Matching pieces in the shop: burgundy clothing and gray jackets.

Frequently asked questions

What color goes with petrol?

White, cream, gray and black are the easiest. Camel, brown, mustard, burgundy and blush pink add accents, as long as the rest of the outfit stays calm.

Do petrol and black go together?

Yes, both shades are dark and make a deep, calm look. A white or cream piece makes the outfit lighter.

Do petrol and brown go together?

Yes, especially in fall. Camel is the lighter option, chocolate brown the darker one. Both give the cool petrol some warmth.

What is the difference between petrol and turquoise?

Petrol is darker and more muted, turquoise lighter and more vivid. Dark and warm partners suit petrol, while light and sandy ones suit turquoise better.