Blood Chalice vs Mica Red

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mica Red is a little darker, more saturated than Blood Chalice.

Can I use Mica Red instead of Blood Chalice?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Mica Red is a little darker, more saturated than Blood Chalice.

Can I use Blood Chalice instead of Mica Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blood Chalice is a little 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.