Dakota Wheat 9023 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E1BD8E, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cookie Crumbs from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1BD8E · 9023
Dakota Wheat
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dakota Wheat Technical Profile
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Dakota Wheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dakota Wheat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDakota Wheat
Nearly identical
KilzCookie Crumbs
Cookie Crumbs
Kilz
Nearly identical
Regency Cream
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kidskin Buff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fortune Cookie
Behr
Nearly identical
Muslin Cloth
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bag of Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bag of Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Splash Of Honey
PPG
Nearly identical
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Boardwalk
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Dakota Wheat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dakota Wheat
#E1BD8E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8BD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dakota Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dakota Wheat Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Dakota Wheat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dakota Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dakota Wheat have?
Dakota Wheat by Sherwin-Williams 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 Dakota Wheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dakota Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dakota Wheat are Cookie Crumbs by Kilz (a near-identical match), Roasted Peanut by Kilz (a near-identical match), Regency Cream by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dakota Wheat'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 Dakota Wheat?
Dakota Wheat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dakota Wheat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.