Word Bearers Red vs Bloodstain Red

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Bloodstain Red is a little darker, more muted than Word Bearers Red.

Can I use Bloodstain Red instead of Word Bearers Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Bloodstain Red is a little darker, more muted than Word Bearers Red.

Can I use Word Bearers Red instead of Bloodstain Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Word Bearers Red is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.