Skink Blue vs Smoked Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 24.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Smoked Blue is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Skink Blue.

Can I use Smoked Blue instead of Skink Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Smoked Blue is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Skink Blue.

Can I use Skink Blue instead of Smoked Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Skink Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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.