Imperial Fist vs Rotten Pus

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Rotten Pus is a little lighter, more saturated than Imperial Fist.

Can I use Rotten Pus instead of Imperial Fist?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Rotten Pus is a little lighter, more saturated than Imperial Fist.

Can I use Imperial Fist instead of Rotten Pus?

The same difference applies the other way round: Imperial Fist is a little darker, more muted.

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.