Dry Blood vs Dark Crimson

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Crimson is a little lighter, more saturated than Dry Blood.

Can I use Dark Crimson instead of Dry Blood?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dark Crimson is a little lighter, more saturated than Dry Blood.

Can I use Dry Blood instead of Dark Crimson?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dry Blood is a little darker, 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.