Asia · Vertical tricolour + emblem
How to draw the flag of Afghanistan
The flag of Afghanistan is three equal vertical bands — black, red and green from the hoist, with national emblem. It flies at a ratio of 1:2.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Afghanistan flies at 1:2 — for every 2 units of width the flag is 1 tall. Sketch that rectangle first; a flag drawn too square is the fastest way to lose layout points.
- Divide the width into three. Mark two guide lines before you fill anything in. Even bands matter more than neat edges — the scorer cares where the colour blocks sit.
- Band 1: black. Fill the first band from the hoist with black. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 2: red. Fill the second band from the hoist with red. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 3: green. Fill the third band from the hoist with green. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the national emblem. Detail is the last ten percent of the score, so leave it until the colour blocks are down. Size and position count for more than drawing every line of it.
Afghanistan flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Black | #000000 | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
| Red | #D32011 | rgb(211, 32, 17) |
| Green | #007A36 | rgb(0, 122, 54) |
Common mistakes
- Colour order is where most people slip. Fix which colour touches the flagpole — that one anchor keeps the rest in place.
A trick for remembering it
Lock in the order — black, red then green — starting at the flagpole. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Questions about the Afghanistan flag
What colours are on the flag of Afghanistan?
Afghanistan uses 3 colours: black (#000000), red (#D32011), green (#007A36).
What order are the bands on the Afghanistan flag?
Black, then Red, then Green — starting at the flagpole and moving to the fly.
What are the proportions of the Afghanistan flag?
It flies at 1:2 (height to width). Drawing it at the wrong shape is one of the quickest ways to lose layout marks in the game.
How hard is the Afghanistan flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 5 out of 5. There is detailed artwork in the middle, which is worth only 10% of the score — get the colour blocks right first.
