Flag of Colombia
The "La Tricolor"
Official Palette
Symbolism
Yellow represents the gold found in the Colombian land, blue represents the seas surrounding the country, and red represents the blood spilled on the battlefields for heroes who gained Colombia's freedom.
History
Adopted on November 26, 1861. The design was derived from the flag of Gran Colombia, created by Francisco de Miranda.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of yellow, blue, and red. The yellow band is twice as wide as the other two (2:1:1 proportion).
Color Meanings
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- November 26, 1861
- Designer
- Francisco de Miranda
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
Influences
Lookalike Comparison
Side-by-side analysis of high-confusion flags, comparing exact color shades, proportions, and historical divergence.
Direct Lookalike Comparison
Quick Tell
Colombia keeps a double-height yellow band and no stars; Venezuela uses equal stripes and an arc of eight white stars.
Historical Divergence
Both flags come from Francisco de Miranda's Gran Colombia tricolor. Colombia kept the 2:1:1 yellow; Venezuela equalized the bands and added stars for independence provinces.
Flags with resemblance
Both feature yellow, blue, and red horizontal stripes with an enlarged top yellow band. Ecuador adds its national coat of arms; Colombia uses the plain tricolor.
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The yellow band must be twice the height of the blue and red bands
- Must be raised at 6:00 AM and lowered at 6:00 PM daily
Practice
Think you know the flags of Americas? Test your recognition in a quick practice round.