The thirteen stripes represent the original colonies and the fifty stars the current states. The official color meanings, drawn from the Great Seal, are valor for red, purity for white, and justice for blue.
The palette
The colors, by area
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Precious Peony 36% of the flag#BD3D44
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White 33% of the flag#FFFFFF
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Ending Navy Blue 31% of the flag#192F5D
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: valor and hardiness
- white: purity and innocence
- blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice
Reference
Hex and RGB reference
| Color | Hex | RGB | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Peony | #BD3D44 | 189, 61, 68 | 36% |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 33% |
| Ending Navy Blue | #192F5D | 25, 47, 93 | 31% |
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