The tricolour deliberately places white, for peace, between the green of Irish nationalism and the orange of the Protestant minority.
The palette
The colors, by area
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Luscious Green 34% of the flag#009A49
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Carrot Curl 34% of the flag#FF7900
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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
- green: the Gaelic and Catholic tradition
- white: lasting peace between them
- orange: the Protestant tradition
Reference
Hex and RGB reference
| Color | Hex | RGB | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luscious Green | #009A49 | 0, 154, 73 | 34% |
| Carrot Curl | #FF7900 | 255, 121, 0 | 34% |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 33% |
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