Wasteland Soil vs Indian Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Indian Shadow is more muted, warmer than Wasteland Soil.

Can I use Indian Shadow instead of Wasteland Soil?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Indian Shadow is more muted, warmer than Wasteland Soil.

Can I use Wasteland Soil instead of Indian Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wasteland Soil is more saturated, 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.