Sooty Black INK vs Smoke Ink

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Smoke Ink is a little darker than Sooty Black INK.

Can I use Smoke Ink instead of Sooty Black INK?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Smoke Ink is a little darker than Sooty Black INK.

Can I use Sooty Black INK instead of Smoke Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sooty Black INK is a little lighter.

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.