Blood Thorn vs Blood Red

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Blood Red is a little darker, more muted than Blood Thorn.

Can I use Blood Red instead of Blood Thorn?

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

Can I use Blood Thorn instead of Blood Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blood Thorn 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.