Official Palette
Symbolism
The two blue bands represent the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The white band represents peace and prosperity. The five stars represent the five original members of the United Provinces of Central America and the hope for a future reunion.
History
Adopted on February 16, 1866. In 2022, the shade of blue was changed from navy to turquoise to match the original specifications.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of turquoise, white, and turquoise, with five turquoise stars arranged in an 'X' pattern in the center.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
- Population
- 9.9M
1.6% of North America
- Capital
- Tegucigalpa
- Languages
- Spanish
- Continent
- North America
- Subregion
- Central America
- Landlocked
- No
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- HN
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- February 16, 1866
- Proportions
1:2
- Total Colors
- 2
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Stars
Influences
Lookalike Comparison
Side-by-side analysis of high-confusion flags, comparing exact color shades, proportions, and historical divergence.
Direct Lookalike Comparison
Quick Tell
Honduras has five stars in an X; El Salvador has a coat of arms.
Historical Divergence
Both stripes come from the United Provinces of Central America. Nicaragua uses the same stripes with a triangle of arms.
Flags with resemblance
Both are blue-white-blue. El Salvador centers its coat of arms; Honduras centers five stars.
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The five stars represent the former members of the Central American federation
- The official shade of blue is turquoise as of 2022
Practice
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