Light Red vs Bloody Red

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bloody Red is noticeably darker, more saturated than Light Red.

Can I use Bloody Red instead of Light Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Bloody Red is noticeably darker, more saturated than Light Red.

Can I use Light Red instead of Bloody Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Red is noticeably lighter, 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.