What is the difference between Matt Beige and Smoke Ink?

ΔE 61 (loose). Smoke Ink is noticeably darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Matt Beige vs Smoke Ink

Matt Beige

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Shaders
Code: A.MIG-0729
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #e9ddc1 (estimate)

Smoke Ink

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.939
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #514345 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 60.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Smoke Ink is noticeably darker, more muted than Matt Beige.

Can I use Smoke Ink instead of Matt Beige?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 61). Smoke Ink is noticeably darker, more muted than Matt Beige.

Can I use Matt Beige instead of Smoke Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Beige is noticeably lighter, 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.

See Matt Beige on the colour wheel See Smoke Ink on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Matt Beige

Matt Beige vs Ink White (72.082)Game Color Ink · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Smoke Ink
Matt Beige vs Mahogany Ink (70.828)Model Color · ΔE 61, loose
Matt Beige vs Ink Green (72.089)Game Color Ink · ΔE 61, loose

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Smoke Ink

Smoke Ink vs Matt Satin Black (A.MIG-0758)Shaders · ΔE 7, close · closer than Matt Beige
Smoke Ink vs Matt Ash Black (A.MIG-0759)Shaders · ΔE 7, close · closer than Matt Beige
Smoke Ink vs Ash Black (A.MIG-0858)Shaders · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Matt Beige

All matches: Matt Beige equivalents · Smoke Ink equivalents