Deep Grey vs Smoked Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Smoked Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Deep Grey.

Can I use Smoked Blue instead of Deep Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Smoked Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Deep Grey.

Can I use Deep Grey instead of Smoked Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Grey is a little darker, 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.