Bright Red vs Love Affair

How close are they?

ΔE 16.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Love Affair is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Bright Red.

Can I use Love Affair instead of Bright Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Love Affair is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Bright Red.

Can I use Bright Red instead of Love Affair?

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