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
yellow: Wealth of the land, agriculture, and the sun
blue: The sea and the clear sky above the nation
red: The blood shed by heroes for independence
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
Francisco de Miranda's flag
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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
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