Malicious Violet vs Wasteland Soil

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wasteland Soil is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Malicious Violet.

Can I use Wasteland Soil instead of Malicious Violet?

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, warmer than Malicious Violet.

Can I use Malicious Violet instead of Wasteland Soil?

The same difference applies the other way round: Malicious Violet is a little lighter, more muted, 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.