Flag of the Principality of Andorra

Flag of the Principality of Andorra

Construction sheet: Flag of the Principality of Andorra
Construction sheet

Description

  • The flag of Andorra is a vertical tricolour of blue, yellow, and red. The centre yellow stripe is slightly wider
  • (8:9:8 ratio). The version with the coat of arms is the state flag; without it, it closely resembles the flags of
  • Chad, Romania, and Moldova. The design reflects Andorra's co-principality between France and Spain

Colors in detail

Colors
Color RGB Hex Pantone CMYK
Blue #0018a8 Blue 072 C 100-88-0-5
Represents tradition and governance.
Yellow #fedf00 Yellow C 0-1-100-0
Central stripe (slightly wider), representing sunshine and prosperity.
Red #d0103a 199 C 0-100-62-0
Represents courage and vitality.

Trivia

  • One of Europe's oldest surviving territories, with a co-prince system dating back to 1278
  • The colours represent Spain (red-yellow) and France (blue-white) — Andorra's historical co-sovereigns
  • The coat of arms includes a bishopric mitre, episcopal staff, and secular symbols representing both authorities

Origins and Symbolism

The design is related to the flags of France, Spain, Catalonia and Foix, the lands historically linked with the small country. The coat of arms of Andorra in the center of the flag contains historical symbolism to Bishop of Urgell, Count of Foix, Catalonia, and the Viscounty of Béarn. The inclusion of the coat of arms makes it one of 28 national flags to contain overtly Christian symbolism. A flag of three bars is similar to that of the French Tricolor, while the pattern of a wider middle stripe can be noted on the Spanish flag. The motto in the coat of arms in the middle stripe Virtus Unita Fortior means "Virtue United is Stronger". The blue and red of the Andorran flag are also found on the French flag, with red and yellow also being the colors of the Catalan flag (as the old royal symbol of the Crown of Aragon) and the arms of the old County of Foix (currently part of France).

Notes

  • RGB Hex color values are based on PANTONE mapping and not CMYK model.
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