Bright Red vs Life Red

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Life Red is a little darker, much more saturated than Bright Red.

Can I use Life Red instead of Bright Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Life Red is a little darker, much more saturated than Bright Red.

Can I use Bright Red instead of Life Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bright Red is a little lighter, much 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.