Europe · Vertical tricolour
How to draw the flag of Belgium
The flag of Belgium is three equal vertical bands — black, yellow and red from the hoist. It flies at a ratio of 13:15.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Belgium flies at 13:15 — for every 15 units of width the flag is 13 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: yellow. Fill the second band from the hoist with yellow. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 3: red. Fill the third band from the hoist with red. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
Belgium 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) |
| Yellow | #FAE042 | rgb(250, 224, 66) |
| Red | #ED2939 | rgb(237, 41, 57) |
Common mistakes
- Watch out for Germany, France and Romania — they are close enough to Belgium that people draw the wrong one from memory.
- Colour order is where most people slip. Fix which colour touches the flagpole — that one anchor keeps the rest in place.
- The proportions are unusual: 13:15 is nearly square.
A trick for remembering it
Lock in the order — black, yellow then red — starting at the flagpole. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Flags that look like this one
Side-by-side breakdowns of the pairs people mix up:
Questions about the Belgium flag
What colours are on the flag of Belgium?
Belgium uses 3 colours: black (#000000), yellow (#FAE042), red (#ED2939).
What order are the bands on the Belgium flag?
Black, then Yellow, then Red — starting at the flagpole and moving to the fly.
What are the proportions of the Belgium flag?
It flies at 13:15 (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 Belgium flag?
Germany, France, Romania. The proportions are unusual: 13:15 is nearly square.
How hard is the Belgium flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 1 out of 5. Flat colour blocks and no fine detail, so most players score in the eighties or nineties.
