Dragon Blood vs Plasma Red

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Plasma Red is a little lighter, warmer than Dragon Blood.

Can I use Plasma Red instead of Dragon Blood?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Plasma Red is a little lighter, warmer than Dragon Blood.

Can I use Dragon Blood instead of Plasma Red?

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