Dry Blood vs Red

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Red is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Dry Blood.

Can I use Red instead of Dry Blood?

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

Can I use Dry Blood instead of Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dry Blood is noticeably 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.