Ash Grey vs Smoke

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Smoke is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Ash Grey.

Can I use Smoke instead of Ash Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Smoke is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Ash Grey.

Can I use Ash Grey instead of Smoke?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ash Grey is noticeably darker, more muted.

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.