Smoke Grey vs Oozing Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 15.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Oozing Purple is much more saturated, warmer than Smoke Grey.

Can I use Oozing Purple instead of Smoke Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Oozing Purple is much more saturated, warmer than Smoke Grey.

Can I use Smoke Grey instead of Oozing Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Smoke Grey is much more muted, cooler.

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.