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petrolfarben

petrol-coloured, deep teal blue-green

adjective pe-TROHL-far-ben Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Colors

Usage Note

petrolfarben describes a deep, slightly muted blue-green like petroleum (Petrol). A popular modern colour name in German fashion and interior design for a cool, sophisticated teal shade that is deeper and less vivid than türkis.

Examples

"Die petrolfarbene Küchenwand war ein mutiger Farbakzent."

Natural Translation

The petrol-coloured kitchen wall was a bold colour accent.

Literal Translation

The petrol-coloured kitchen-wall was a bold colour-accent.

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