Africa · Horizontal bicolour + emblem
How to draw the flag of Angola
The flag of Angola is two equal horizontal bands — red and black from top to bottom, with machete, cogwheel and star. It flies at a ratio of 2:3.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Angola 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 height 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: red. Fill the first band from the top with red. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 2: black. Fill the second band from the top with black. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the machete, cogwheel 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.
Angola flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Red | #CE1126 | rgb(206, 17, 38) |
| Black | #000000 | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
Common mistakes
A trick for remembering it
Lock in the order — red then black — from the top down. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Questions about the Angola flag
What colours are on the flag of Angola?
Angola uses 2 colours: red (#CE1126), black (#000000).
What order are the stripes on the Angola flag?
Red, then Black — from the top down.
What are the proportions of the Angola 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.
How hard is the Angola flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 3 out of 5. The colours are simple; the arrangement is what catches people out.
