Blood Thorn vs Cherry Red

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cherry Red is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Blood Thorn.

Can I use Cherry 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). Cherry Red is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Blood Thorn.

Can I use Blood Thorn instead of Cherry Red?

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

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.