ORANGES

Only Yesterday

#C8B089

RGB 200, 176, 137 · HSL 37°, 36%, 66% · CMYK 0, 12, 32, 22

Only Yesterday is #C8B089 in HEX — rgb(200, 176, 137), hsl(37°, 36%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 32%, 22%).

Only Yesterday pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 36%, 66%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C8B089

RGB200, 176, 137

HSL37°, 36%, 66%

HSV37°, 32%, 78%

CMYK0, 12, 32, 22

Decimal13152393

CSS RGBrgb(200, 176, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 36%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Only Yesterday C-295

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Prairie Sand 289

ΔE 0.4 · #C9B18A

Sherwin-Williams

Harmonic Tan SW6136

ΔE 1 · #C6B08A

PPG

Desert Camel 12-16

ΔE 2.1 · #C2AE88

Benjamin Moore

Bridgewater 1096

ΔE 2.1 · #CAAF85

Behr

Perfect Tan N280-4

ΔE 2.1 · #CBB086

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe DEC726

ΔE 2.9 · #D1B791

Valspar

Tweed Jacket 3007-8A

ΔE 3.2 · #C6B083

Dulux

Savannah S14E3

ΔE 3.6 · #D1BA92

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.3 · #C6B294

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 5.4 · #D4BC8E

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5.9 · #C1A878

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.8 · #D0C092

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 7.1 · #D6C39E

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.4 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.1 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8B089

#89A1C8

Analogous

#C89089

#C8B089

#C0C889

Triadic

#C8B089

#89C8B0

#B089C8

Split-Complementary

#C8B089

#89C0C8

#9089C8

Tetradic

#C8B089

#89C890

#89A1C8

#C889C0

Monochromatic

#7D643B

#AF8D55

#C8B089

#E0D3BD

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#C8B089

#A1C889

#89A1C8

#B089C8

Compound

#C8B089

#C0C889

#89A1C8

#9089C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3BFA1

#DBCFBB

#E8E2D9

Darker

#B49159

#816538

#4C3B20

Saturation

#B2AA9F

#C8B089

#E3B66D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8B089

#BFB689

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8B089

#B4B48F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8B089

#CAABB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Only Yesterday reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D5B182

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C8B089

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C3B6A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6D87B1

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C8B089;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8B089;

CSS Variable

--color-only-yesterday: #C8B089;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'only-yesterday': '#C8B089' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8B089] text-[#C8B089]

SCSS

$only-yesterday: #C8B089;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8B089?

#C8B089 is Only Yesterday, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C8B089 warm or cool?

Only Yesterday reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Only Yesterday?

Only Yesterday works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Only Yesterday?

Only Yesterday pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Only Yesterday?

You can download Only Yesterday on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Only Yesterday?

The hex code is #C8B089. In RGB it's 200, 176, 137, and in HSL it's 37°, 36%, 66%.

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