Inktense Brown vs Smoke Ink

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Smoke Ink is a little lighter than Inktense Brown.

Can I use Smoke Ink instead of Inktense Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Smoke Ink is a little lighter than Inktense Brown.

Can I use Inktense Brown instead of Smoke Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Inktense Brown is a little darker.

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.