The tricolore of the French Revolution pairs the white of the monarchy with the blue and red of Paris. It became a template for republican flags worldwide.
The palette
The colors, by area
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Yves Klein Blue 34% of the flag#000091
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Heat Signature 34% of the flag#E1000F
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White 33% of the flag#FFFFFF
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
- blue: liberty, and the city of Paris
- white: the monarchy and the nation
- red: the city of Paris and the Revolution
Reference
Hex and RGB reference
| Color | Hex | RGB | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Klein Blue | #000091 | 0, 0, 145 | 34% |
| Heat Signature | #E1000F | 225, 0, 15 | 34% |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 33% |
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