Blood Red Skies vs Wild Rider Red

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wild Rider Red is a little darker, warmer than Blood Red Skies.

Can I use Wild Rider Red instead of Blood Red Skies?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Wild Rider Red is a little darker, warmer than Blood Red Skies.

Can I use Blood Red Skies instead of Wild Rider Red?

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

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.