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Only Yesterday

45%LRV Value
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Only Yesterday 0296 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C9B08A, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Only Yesterday from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Only Yesterday Technical Profile

HEX Code#C9B08A
RGB201, 176, 138
LRV45.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandHirshfield's

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Only Yesterday in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Only Yesterday in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sOnly Yesterday
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOnly Yesterday

Only Yesterday

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Safari

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Maize

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Perfect Tan

Behr

Nearly identical

Bridgewater Tan

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Cookie Crumb

PPG

Nearly identical

Adobe

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Hazy Earth

Valspar

Very similar

Stone .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pale Ale

Kilz

Very similar

Cord

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Beige

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Only Yesterday

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Only Yesterday

#C9B08A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ABB082

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Only Yesterday

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Butte

Complement

Never Blue

Only Yesterday Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Georgia on My Mind

Pop

Beeswax Candle

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Brookside

Pop

Plum Preserve

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Micropolis

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Only Yesterday.

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Hirshfield's · 0317

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Coastal Sand

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#C9A985

Olive Gold

Hirshfield's · 0281

#BFAC8B

Cowhide

Hirshfield's · 0155

#CDA688

Apple Pie

Hirshfield's · 0162

#CAAB94

Caramel Cloud

Hirshfield's · 0245

#D4AF85

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Blushing Bride

Dunn-Edwards · DE6093

#EEDAD1

Pink Ground

Farrow & Ball · 202

#EFD6C7

Magnolia Bloom

Vista Paint · 7939

#F9F0DA

Nosegay

PPG · 1069-1

#EFDBCD

Orange Ice

Behr · 270A-2

#FFDBC6

Alloy Bronze

Dutch Boy · 217-7DB

#996F32

Only Yesterday — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Only Yesterday have?
Only Yesterday by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Only Yesterday in your own space before committing.
What colors match Only Yesterday from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Only Yesterday are Only Yesterday by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Safari by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Maize by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Only Yesterday's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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