Flag of Chad

Symbolism

Blue represents the sky and hope, yellow represents the sun and the desert, and red represents progress and sacrifice. The colors merge the French tricolor with Pan-African colors.

History

Adopted on November 6, 1959. It is virtually identical to the flag of Romania, but used a slightly different blue shade initially. Chad's flag has remained unchanged since its adoption.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A vertical tricolor of blue, yellow, and red.

Color Meanings

Lookalike Comparison

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

Direct Lookalike Comparison

Chad 2:3

Romania 2:3

Quick Tell

Chad uses a noticeably darker indigo blue stripe, whereas Romania uses cobalt blue.

Color Shades & Hex Codes

Chad: Indigo blue

#00205B

Romania: Cobalt blue

#002B7F

Historical Divergence

Romania adopted the tricolor in 1867, removed its communist emblem in 1989, and preserved its design. Chad adopted the same tricolor upon independence in 1959, replacing blue with a deeper shade to represent hope and the southern sky.

Practice in Similarities Mode

Flags with resemblance

Same blue-yellow-red vertical bands. Chad's hoist blue is indigo; Romania's is lighter, closer to cobalt.

Related flags

Flag Protocol

• Vertical bands must be of equal width
• Must be treated with respect as a symbol of national sovereignty