Blue Ink vs Smoke Ink

Blue Ink

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Inks & Washes
Code
93016
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#6871ba (estimate)

Smoke Ink

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.939
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#514345 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 46.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Smoke Ink is noticeably darker, much more muted than Blue Ink.

Can I use Smoke Ink instead of Blue Ink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 46). Smoke Ink is noticeably darker, much more muted than Blue Ink.

Can I use Blue Ink instead of Smoke Ink?

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

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.

See Blue Ink on the colour wheel See Smoke Ink on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Blue Ink

Other Formula P3 paints close to Smoke Ink

All matches: Blue Ink equivalents · Smoke Ink equivalents

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