Smoke Grey vs Runic Cobalt

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Runic Cobalt is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Smoke Grey.

Can I use Runic Cobalt instead of Smoke Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Runic Cobalt is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Smoke Grey.

Can I use Smoke Grey instead of Runic Cobalt?

The same difference applies the other way round: Smoke Grey is a little lighter, more muted, warmer.

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.