Blood Moon Red vs Magenta Blood

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Magenta Blood is more saturated than Blood Moon Red.

Can I use Magenta Blood instead of Blood Moon Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Magenta Blood is more saturated than Blood Moon Red.

Can I use Blood Moon Red instead of Magenta Blood?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blood Moon Red is 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.