Official Palette
Symbolism
Red represents bravery, strength, and valor. White represents peace and honesty. Blue represents vigilance, truth, loyalty, and justice.
History
The oldest tricolor still in continuous use. Originally orange, white, and blue (the 'Prince's Flag' of William of Orange), the orange was replaced by red in the 17th century for better visibility at sea.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. Three equal horizontal bands of red, white, and blue.
Color Meanings
red: Bravery, strength, and valor
white: Peace and honesty
blue: Vigilance, truth, loyalty, and justice
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- February 19, 1937
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
Influences
Prinsenvlag (Prince's Flag)
Flags with resemblance
Visually close designs. Compare colors and emblems, or try similarities mode.
Flag Protocol
- The oldest tricolor still in continuous use
- An orange pennant is added to the flag on birthdays of the Royal House
Practice
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