Official Palette
Symbolism
The colors are derived from the coat of arms of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg (a red lion on a field of white and blue stripes). The light blue distinguishes it from the flag of the Netherlands.
History
The tricolor was first used during the Belgian Revolution in 1830. It was officially adopted as the national flag on June 23, 1972.
Construction
A 3:5 or 1:2 ratio. Three equal horizontal bands of red, white, and light blue.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- June 23, 1972
- Proportions
3:5 (≈1.667)
- Total Colors
- 3
- 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
Luxembourg uses a pale sky-blue lower stripe and 3:5 or 1:2 ratio; the Netherlands uses dark cobalt blue and 2:3.
Color Shades & Hex Codes
Luxembourg: Sky blue
#00A3E0
Netherlands: Cobalt blue
#21468B
Historical Divergence
Both countries share a history through the House of Orange-Nassau, but Luxembourg's blue comes from the historical coat of arms of the Grand Duke (a red lion on blue-and-silver stripes).
Flags with resemblance
Same red-white-blue bands. Luxembourg's blue is lighter (sky blue), and the flag is longer (3:5).
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The light blue color is critical to distinguish it from the Dutch flag
- A 1:2 ratio is also acceptable but 3:5 is common
Practice
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