Bright Red vs Health Red

How close are they?

ΔE 16.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Health Red is noticeably darker, more saturated than Bright Red.

Can I use Health Red instead of Bright Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Health Red is noticeably darker, more saturated than Bright Red.

Can I use Bright Red instead of Health Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bright Red is noticeably 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.