Dakota Wheat by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Dakota Wheat

54%LRV Value
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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.

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Dakota Wheat Technical Profile

HEX Code#E1BD8E
RGB225, 189, 142
LRV54.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Dakota Wheat

Complement

Summer Blue

Dakota Wheat Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Eminent Bronze

Pop

Marquis Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Grasshopper

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Grand Canal

Pop

Major Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Soft Apricot

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Creole Cottage

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More orange colors from other brands

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

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

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Blanched Almond

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Quiet Veranda

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Apple Turnover

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Creased Khaki

Vista Paint · 7928

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Extreme Yellow

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#FFAE10

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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