Dakota Wheat 9023 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E1BD8E, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #E1BD8E · 9023
Dakota Wheat
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dakota Wheat Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1BD8E
RGB225, 189, 142
Estimated LRV54.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Cookie Crumbs
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#DEBA89
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#E1BB87
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#DCB789
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Colors That Work With Dakota Wheat
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dakota Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dakota Wheat are Cookie Crumbs by Kilz (a close digital match), Roasted Peanut by Kilz (a close digital match), Regency Cream by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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