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# Simple CodeHS Program with Loops, Conditionals, and Colors

def print_pattern(color):
    """
    Prints a simple pattern with the chosen color.
    """
    for i in range(5):  # For loop to print a pattern
        print(f"{color} * " * 5)

def count_down():
    """
    Uses a while loop to count down from 5 to 1.
    """
    num = 5
    while num > 0:
        print(f"Countdown: {num}")
        num -= 1

def main():
    """
    Main function to run the program.
    """
    # Ask user for their favorite color
    user_color = input("Enter your favorite color (red, blue, green): ").lower()
    
    # Conditional statement to validate color choice
    if user_color not in ["red", "blue", "green"]:
        print("Invalid color! Defaulting to blue.")
        user_color = "blue"
    
    # Print a pattern with the chosen color
    print_pattern(user_color)
    
    # Call function to count down
    count_down()
    
    # Final message
    print(f"Program finished! Your color was {user_color}.")

# Run the program
main()