Official Palette
Symbolism
Yellow represents the wealth of the land and the sun. Blue represents the sea and sky. Red represents the blood shed by heroes for independence. The coat of arms features Mount Chimborazo and the Guayas River.
History
Adopted on September 26, 1860. The design is based on the flag of Gran Colombia. The coat of arms was added in 1900 to distinguish it from the flag of Colombia.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of yellow (double width), blue, and red, with the national coat of arms centered.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- September 26, 1860
- Designer
- Francisco de Miranda
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Animal
Influences
Lookalike Comparison
Side-by-side analysis of high-confusion flags, comparing exact color shades, proportions, and historical divergence.
Direct Lookalike Comparison
Quick Tell
Ecuador keeps a double-height yellow band and the condor arms; Venezuela uses equal stripes and eight stars.
Historical Divergence
Ecuador's tricolor dates to September 26, 1860, with arms added in 1900. Venezuela's eighth star dates to March 12, 2006.
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 coat of arms must be present to distinguish it from the flag of Colombia
- Must be saluted during the playing of the national anthem
Practice
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