Blood Thorn vs Bold Pyrrole Red

How close are they?

ΔE 16.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bold Pyrrole Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Blood Thorn.

Can I use Bold Pyrrole Red instead of Blood Thorn?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Bold Pyrrole Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Blood Thorn.

Can I use Blood Thorn instead of Bold Pyrrole Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blood Thorn is a little darker, more muted, cooler.

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.