Black Ink vs Smoke Ink

Black Ink

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Clears & Inks
Code
09208
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#141414 (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 24.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Smoke Ink is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Black Ink.

Can I use Smoke Ink instead of Black Ink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Smoke Ink is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Black Ink.

Can I use Black Ink instead of Smoke Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Ink is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Black Ink on the colour wheel See Smoke Ink on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Black Ink

Other Reaper paints close to Smoke Ink

All matches: Black Ink equivalents · Smoke Ink equivalents

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