Screaming Bell vs Forged Red

How close are they?

ΔE 36.3, poor: a clearly different colour, so not a substitute. Forged Red is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Screaming Bell.

Can I use Forged Red instead of Screaming Bell?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Poor match (ΔE 36). Forged Red is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Screaming Bell.

Can I use Screaming Bell instead of Forged Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Screaming Bell is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under 2 is a perfect match (you’d struggle to tell them apart), under 6 very close, under 10 close, under 15 fair, under 20 loose, under 30 very loose, and 30 or more a poor match. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.