France vs Netherlands
These two are close enough that people routinely draw one when they mean the other. Take the challenge first — the flags are further down the page.
The challenge
Practice
Draw the flag of
What actually differs
- Both flags use the same colours — blue, white and red — so the difference is in the shades and the shape.
- France is three equal vertical bands; the Netherlands is three equal horizontal bands.
- Even the shared colours are mixed differently: blue (#002395 against #21468B) and red (#ED2939 against #AE1C28).
How to keep them straight
France: BWR, left to right — the blue is always nearest the flagpole.
Netherlands: Netherlands is Russia upside down — red on top.
The drawing scorer is built for exactly this: if you swap the colours of France it will tell you which two you flipped, rather than just handing you a low number.
Questions
What is the difference between the France and Netherlands flags?
Both flags use the same colours — blue, white and red — so the difference is in the shades and the shape. France is three equal vertical bands; the Netherlands is three equal horizontal bands. Even the shared colours are mixed differently: blue (#002395 against #21468B) and red (#ED2939 against #AE1C28).
Which is which?
BWR, left to right — the blue is always nearest the flagpole. And for the other one: netherlands is Russia upside down — red on top.
Are the France and Netherlands flags exactly the same?
No — Both flags use the same colours — blue, white and red — so the difference is in the shades and the shape.
