Blue Dahlia Color – #415e9c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Here’s the catch with the name. Dahlias cannot produce true blue because they lack the gene for delphinidin pigment, which is why breeders have chased a blue dahlia for over 200 years without success. Blue Dahlia color runs with the fantasy anyway, landing on a medium periwinkle with violet warmth.

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#415e9c
Blue Dahlia Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Blue Dahlia:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #415e9c |
| RGB | rgb(65,94,156) |
| HSL | hsl(221,41.2%,43.3%) |
| CMYK | 58, 40, 0, 39 |
| HSV | 221, 58, 61 |
| RGB % | 25, 37, 61 |
| XYZ | 12.2, 11.5, 33 |
| LAB | 40.5, 8.7, -37 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 58% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 6.35 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 3.31 (fails WCAG AA) |
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