Walnut Brown vs Smoke Ink

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Smoke Ink is a little darker, more muted than Walnut Brown.

Can I use Smoke Ink instead of Walnut Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Smoke Ink is a little darker, more muted than Walnut Brown.

Can I use Walnut Brown instead of Smoke Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Walnut Brown 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.