The single red maple leaf is Canada's defining national symbol. Red and white were declared Canada's official colors by King George V in 1921.
The palette
The colors, by area
Declared fill values from the public-domain flag SVG (flag-icons), based on official construction sheets. Colors are ordered by how much of the flag they cover.
Guide
What the colors mean
- red: sacrifice and the nation
- white: peace and neutrality
Reference
Hex and RGB reference
| Color | Hex | RGB | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Red | #D52B1E | 213, 43, 30 | 57% |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 43% |
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