North America · Vertical tricolour + emblem
How to draw the flag of Barbados
The flag of Barbados is three equal vertical bands — blue and gold from the hoist, with broken trident. It flies at a ratio of 2:3.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Barbados 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 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: blue. Fill the first band from the hoist with blue. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 2: gold. Fill the second band from the hoist with gold. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the broken trident. 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.
Barbados flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #00267F | rgb(0, 38, 127) |
| Gold | #FFC726 | rgb(255, 199, 38) |
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 — blue then gold — starting at the flagpole. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Questions about the Barbados flag
What colours are on the flag of Barbados?
Barbados uses 2 colours: blue (#00267F), gold (#FFC726).
What order are the bands on the Barbados flag?
Blue, then Gold — starting at the flagpole and moving to the fly.
What are the proportions of the Barbados 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 Barbados flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 3 out of 5. The colours are simple; the arrangement is what catches people out.
