Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Only Yesterday |
| SKU | 0296 |
| Hex | #CBB58E |
| RGB | 203, 181, 142 |
| HSL | 38°, 37%, 68% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Only Yesterday is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Only Yesterday within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CBB58E in HSL space. Pair Only Yesterday with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Diamond Vogel Only Yesterday Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Only Yesterday from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0296 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Only Yesterday
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Whole Wheat (SW 6121), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Only Yesterday without repainting risk. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Only Yesterday
At Behr, the closest color to Only Yesterday is Tropical Tan (PWL-84) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Only Yesterday
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Only Yesterday is Shelburne Buff (HC-28). At ΔE 0.3 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Shelburne Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Shelburne Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Only Yesterday
The closest Valspar equivalent of Only Yesterday is Dad's Slippers (T570). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.4 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order Dad's Slippers and you'll get the same color. See the full Dad's Slippers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Only Yesterday
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Only Yesterday is Somber (PPG1093-4). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Somber and you'll get the same color. See the full Somber swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Only Yesterday
Glidden's nearest match is Somber (PPG1093-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Only Yesterday without repainting risk. See the full Somber swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Only Yesterday
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Maize (317-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Only Yesterday without repainting risk. See the full Maize swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Only Yesterday
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Whole Wheat (HGSW 2186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Only Yesterday without repainting risk. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Only Yesterday
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Only Yesterday is Warm and Toasty (DET646). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Warm and Toasty and you'll get the same color. See the full Warm and Toasty swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Only Yesterday
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Only Yesterday. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Only Yesterday
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Only Yesterday without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Only Yesterday
At Rodda, the closest color to Only Yesterday is Berber (CA118) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Only Yesterday
C2 Paint's nearest match is Karma (C2-635), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Only Yesterday without repainting risk. See the full Karma swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Only Yesterday
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Only Yesterday is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Only Yesterday
Kompozit's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Only Yesterday without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →