Night Blue INK vs Smoke Ink

How close are they?

ΔE 28.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Smoke Ink is noticeably lighter, more muted than Night Blue INK.

Can I use Smoke Ink instead of Night Blue INK?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Smoke Ink is noticeably lighter, more muted than Night Blue INK.

Can I use Night Blue INK instead of Smoke Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Night Blue INK is noticeably darker, more saturated.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.