How popular is Dahlia?
Searches per month · USAbout 70 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Dahlia” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Dahlia
Dahlia is a timeless, medium-light blue with cool blue undertones. This cool shade has an LRV of 32 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Dahlia, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Dahlia
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 6816
- Hex
- #8B98C4
- RGB
- 139, 152, 196
- HSL
- 226, 33%, 66%
- CMYK
- 29, 22, 0, 23Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 63.3, 5.5, -24.2
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-dahlia
- LRV
- 32 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Cool Blue
- Temperature
- cool
- Family
- blue
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.