Wasteland Soil vs Deep Magenta

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deep Magenta is more saturated, cooler than Wasteland Soil.

Can I use Deep Magenta instead of Wasteland Soil?

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

Can I use Wasteland Soil instead of Deep Magenta?

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