Official Palette
Symbolism
Red represents courage and the physical human body, while white represents purity and the spiritual soul. These are traditional Austronesian colors.
History
The 'Sang Saka Merah Putih' was officially adopted on August 17, 1945, when Indonesia declared independence from the Netherlands. The design dates back to the 13th-century Majapahit Empire.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. Two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white (bottom).
Color Meanings
Country Facts
- Population
- 287.9M
5.8% of Asia
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Continent
- Asia
- Subregion
- Southeast Asia
- Landlocked
- Island state
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- ID
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- August 17, 1945
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 2
- 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
Indonesia uses a standard wide 2:3 ratio, whereas Monaco uses a much squarer 4:5 ratio.
Color Shades & Hex Codes
Indonesia: Merah red
#FF0000
Monaco: Monégasque red
#CE1126
Historical Divergence
When Indonesia declared independence in 1945, Monaco protested the similarity. Indonesia demonstrated that its red and white banner traced back to the Majapahit Empire in 1292, predating Monaco's 1881 statute.
Flags with resemblance
Both are red over white. Indonesia is a longer 2:3; Monaco is shorter and squarer (4:5).
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- Horizontal bands must be of equal height
- Must be treated with respect as a symbol of the revolution
Practice
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