Africa · Vertical bicolour
How to draw the flag of Algeria
The flag of Algeria is two equal vertical bands — green, white and red from the hoist, with crescent and star. It flies at a ratio of 2:3.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Algeria flies at 2:3 — for every 3 units of width the flag is 2 tall. Sketch that rectangle first; a flag drawn too square is the fastest way to lose layout points.
- Divide the width into two. Mark the halfway line before you fill anything in. Even bands matter more than neat edges — the scorer cares where the colour blocks sit.
- Band 1: green. Fill the first band from the hoist with green. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 2: white. Fill the second band from the hoist with white. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the crescent and star. 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.
Algeria flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Green | #006233 | rgb(0, 98, 51) |
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) |
| Red | #D21034 | rgb(210, 16, 52) |
Common mistakes
- Watch out for Pakistan and Tunisia — they are close enough to Algeria that people draw the wrong one from memory.
A trick for remembering it
Lock in the order — green, white then red — starting at the flagpole. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Questions about the Algeria flag
What colours are on the flag of Algeria?
Algeria uses 3 colours: green (#006233), white (#FFFFFF), red (#D21034).
What order are the bands on the Algeria flag?
Green, then White — starting at the flagpole and moving to the fly.
What are the proportions of the Algeria flag?
It flies at 2:3 (height to width). Drawing it at the wrong shape is one of the quickest ways to lose layout marks in the game.
Which flags look like the Algeria flag?
Pakistan, Tunisia. Watch out for Pakistan and Tunisia — they are close enough to Algeria that people draw the wrong one from memory.
How hard is the Algeria flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 2 out of 5. Flat colour blocks and no fine detail, so most players score in the eighties or nineties.
