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Dakota Wheat

There is more to Sherwin-Williams Dakota Wheat (9023) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 54.2 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.

LRV

54.20

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Light Reflectance Value
54.20
Medium
TemperatureWarm
SaturationMidtone

Dakota Wheat's Color Strip

Dakota Wheat is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Compatible Cream and Golden Fleece. The strip spans from Napery at the lightest end to Gallant Gold at the deepest. Color strip 139 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Dakota Wheat in Rooms

Follow Dakota Wheat from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.

1 Bedroom Photo

These 1 bedroom image show how Dakota Wheat (9023) can sit beside bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures. The beige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

A cozy bedroom painted in Dakota Wheat

A cozy bedroom painted in Dakota Wheat

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1 Bathroom Photo

In a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, the most interesting quality of Dakota Wheat (9023) may be the way it responds to tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures. The beige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Dakota Wheat — coastal bathroom

Dakota Wheat — coastal bathroom

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1 Front Door Photo

The threshold between the street and the interior can draw different notes from Dakota Wheat (9023). The beige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

cottagecore front door featuring Dakota Wheat by Sherwin-Williams

cottagecore front door featuring Dakota Wheat by Sherwin-Williams

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1 Home Office Photo

Dakota Wheat (9023) can change noticeably under daylight beside desk lamps and screen glow. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

Sherwin-Williams Dakota Wheat in a mid century home office

Sherwin-Williams Dakota Wheat in a mid century home office

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1 Dining Room Photo

Against timber, table linen, glass and artwork, Dakota Wheat (9023) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 54.2 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Dakota Wheat paint in a elegant dining room

Dakota Wheat paint in a elegant dining room

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1 Mudroom Photo

The beige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let doorway light and the softer illumination of an internal passage and flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware guide the final sample decision.

rustic modern mudroom featuring Dakota Wheat by Sherwin-Williams

rustic modern mudroom featuring Dakota Wheat by Sherwin-Williams

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1 Living Room Photo

1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Dakota Wheat (9023) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

Dakota Wheat paint in a minimalist living room

Dakota Wheat paint in a minimalist living room

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1 House Photo

Dakota Wheat (9023) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows.

Dakota Wheat — eclectic house

Dakota Wheat — eclectic house

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1 Kitchen Photo

The beige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let daylight, task lighting and evening pendants and stone, timber, tile and metal finishes guide the final sample decision.

A contemporary kitchen painted in Dakota Wheat

A contemporary kitchen painted in Dakota Wheat

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1 Patio Photo

1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Dakota Wheat (9023) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

Sherwin-Williams Dakota Wheat in a mediterranean patio

Sherwin-Williams Dakota Wheat in a mediterranean patio

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Coordinating Colors

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Dover White
Dover White
Dakota Wheat vs Dover White
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Dover White
6385 · LRV 83

Dover White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 54), opening up a space where Dakota Wheat encloses it.

Aged White
Aged White
Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Aged White vs Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Aged White
9180 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54

At LRV 74 vs 54, Aged White is decisively the brighter choice.

Trim Color

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Dover White
Dover White
Dakota Wheat vs Dover White
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Dover White
6385 · LRV 83

Dover White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 54), opening up a space where Dakota Wheat encloses it.

Similar Colors

Cupola Yellow
Cupola Yellow
Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Cupola Yellow vs Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Cupola Yellow
7692 · LRV 53
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 54 vs 53), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blonde
Blonde
Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Blonde vs Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Blonde
6128 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54

With LRVs of 54 and 54, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Hubbard Squash
Hubbard Squash
Dakota Wheat vs Hubbard Squash
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Hubbard Squash
0044 · LRV 56

With LRVs of 56 and 54, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Birdseye Maple
Birdseye Maple
Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Birdseye Maple vs Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Birdseye Maple
2834 · LRV 58
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54

A 4-point LRV gap (58 vs 54) makes Birdseye Maple the marginally brighter of the two.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
White Raisin
Dakota Wheat vs White Raisin
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
White Raisin
7685 · LRV 57

White Raisin reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 54), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Harvester
Harvester
Dakota Wheat vs Harvester
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Harvester
6373 · LRV 59

Harvester reads slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 54), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Humble Gold
Humble Gold
Dakota Wheat vs Humble Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Humble Gold
6380 · LRV 61

Humble Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 54), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bee's Wax
Bee's Wax
Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Bee's Wax vs Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Bee's Wax
7682 · LRV 57
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54

With LRVs of 57 and 54, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Sequin
Dakota Wheat vs Sequin
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Sequin
6394 · LRV 57

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 57 vs 54), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Compatible Cream
Compatible Cream
Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Compatible Cream vs Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Compatible Cream
6387 · LRV 61
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54

A 7-point LRV gap (61 vs 54) makes Compatible Cream the marginally brighter of the two.

Complementary Colors

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Gale Force
Gale Force
Dakota Wheat vs Gale Force
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Gale Force
7605 · LRV 6

At LRV 54 vs 6, Dakota Wheat is decisively the brighter choice.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Dakota Wheat vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Dakota Wheat reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 25), opening up a space where Smoky Azurite encloses it.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Searching Blue
Searching Blue
Dakota Wheat vs Searching Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Searching Blue
6536 · LRV 21

At LRV 54 vs 21, Dakota Wheat is decisively the brighter choice.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Favorite Jeans
Favorite Jeans
Dakota Wheat vs Favorite Jeans
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Favorite Jeans
9147 · LRV 35

Dakota Wheat reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 35), opening up a space where Favorite Jeans encloses it.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Windy Blue
Windy Blue
Dakota Wheat vs Windy Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Windy Blue
6240 · LRV 48

Dakota Wheat reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Twinkle
Dakota Wheat vs Twinkle
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Twinkle
7135 · LRV 81

Twinkle reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 54), opening up a space where Dakota Wheat encloses it.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Icy
Icy
Dakota Wheat vs Icy
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Icy
6534 · LRV 56

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 56 vs 54), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Lighter Colors

Choice Cream
Choice Cream
Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Choice Cream vs Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Choice Cream
6357 · LRV 77
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54

Choice Cream reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 54), opening up a space where Dakota Wheat encloses it.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Vital Yellow
Vital Yellow
Dakota Wheat vs Vital Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Vital Yellow
6392 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 54, Vital Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Roman Column
Roman Column
Dakota Wheat vs Roman Column
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Roman Column
7562 · LRV 88

Roman Column reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 54), opening up a space where Dakota Wheat encloses it.

Corallite
Corallite
Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Corallite vs Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Corallite
9698 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54

At LRV 76 vs 54, Corallite is decisively the brighter choice.

Biltmore Buff
Biltmore Buff
Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Biltmore Buff vs Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Biltmore Buff
7691 · LRV 61
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54

Biltmore Buff reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 54), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Golden Rule
Golden Rule
Dakota Wheat vs Golden Rule
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Golden Rule
6383 · LRV 34

Dakota Wheat reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 34), opening up a space where Golden Rule encloses it.

Ceremonial Gold
Ceremonial Gold
Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Ceremonial Gold vs Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Ceremonial Gold
6382 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54

Dakota Wheat reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 39), opening up a space where Ceremonial Gold encloses it.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Dakota Wheat vs Gold Coast
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Gold Coast
6376 · LRV 29

At LRV 54 vs 29, Dakota Wheat is decisively the brighter choice.

Anjou Pear
Anjou Pear
Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Anjou Pear vs Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Anjou Pear
6381 · LRV 46
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54

Dakota Wheat reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 46), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dakota Wheat
Dakota Wheat
Honeycomb
Honeycomb
Dakota Wheat vs Honeycomb
Sherwin-Williams
Dakota Wheat
9023 · LRV 54
Sherwin-Williams
Honeycomb
6375 · LRV 37

Dakota Wheat reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 37), opening up a space where Honeycomb encloses it.

Color Codes

RGB225, 189, 142
HSL34° 58% 72%
CMYK0 16 37 12
CIE LabL: 78.7 a: 6.4 b: 28.6
XYZX: 54.13 Y: 54.36 Z: 33.23
Strip139 pos. C3

Manufacturer description

This warm beigy yellow with golden undertone brings an autumnal, outdoors vibe to any gathering space. Pairs with warm trim colors, from off-white to deep red.

Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data ↗