Nine blue-and-white stripes are widely said to represent the nine syllables of the Greek independence motto. The cross in the canton marks Greek Orthodoxy.
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
- blue: the sea and sky
- white: the purity of the independence struggle
Reference
Hex and RGB reference
| Color | Hex | RGB | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Flag Blue | #0D5EAF | 13, 94, 175 | 57% |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 43% |
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