Carmine vs True Blood

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. True Blood is a little darker, more muted than Carmine.

Can I use True Blood instead of Carmine?

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

Can I use Carmine instead of True Blood?

The same difference applies the other way round: Carmine 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.