Reddish Flesh vs Wasteland Soil

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wasteland Soil is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Reddish Flesh.

Can I use Wasteland Soil instead of Reddish Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Wasteland Soil is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Reddish Flesh.

Can I use Reddish Flesh instead of Wasteland Soil?

The same difference applies the other way round: Reddish Flesh is a little lighter, more muted, warmer.

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.