Blood Chalice vs Magenta Blood

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Magenta Blood is a little lighter, more saturated than Blood Chalice.

Can I use Magenta Blood instead of Blood Chalice?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Magenta Blood is a little lighter, more saturated than Blood Chalice.

Can I use Blood Chalice instead of Magenta Blood?

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