Flag of Monaco

Symbolism

Red and white are the traditional colors of the House of Grimaldi, which has ruled Monaco since the 13th century.

History

Adopted on April 4, 1881. It is identical to the flag of Indonesia except for its proportions (Monaco is 4:5, Indonesia is 2:3).

Construction

A 4:5 ratio. A horizontal bicolour of red and white.

Color Meanings

Lookalike Comparison

Side-by-side analysis of high-confusion flags, comparing exact color shades, proportions, and historical divergence.

Direct Lookalike Comparison

vs. Indonesiavs. Poland

Monaco 4:5

Indonesia 2:3

Quick Tell

Monaco is squarer with a 4:5 ratio, while Indonesia uses the wider standard 2:3 proportion.

Color Shades & Hex Codes

Monaco: Monégasque red

#CE1126

Indonesia: Merah red

#FF0000

Historical Divergence

Monaco formalized its red-white bicolour in 1881 based on the Grimaldi family heraldic arms. Indonesia adopted the identical colours in 1945 from the 13th-century Majapahit banner.

Practice in Similarities Mode

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

• The ratio 4:5 is critical to distinguish it from Indonesia (2:3)
• Must be treated with reverence as a princely symbol