Smoked Blue vs Basalt Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 12.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Basalt Grey is a little darker, more muted than Smoked Blue.

Can I use Basalt Grey instead of Smoked Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Basalt Grey is a little darker, more muted than Smoked Blue.

Can I use Smoked Blue instead of Basalt Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Smoked Blue is a little lighter, 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.