Africa · Five bands + emblem
How to draw the flag of Cabo Verde
The flag of Cabo Verde is five horizontal bands — blue, white, red and yellow from top to bottom, with ten stars. It flies at a ratio of 3:5.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Cabo Verde flies at 3:5 — for every 5 units of width the flag is 3 tall. Sketch that rectangle first; a flag drawn too square is the fastest way to lose layout points.
- Divide the height into five. Mark four 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 top with blue. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 2: white. Fill the second band from the top with white. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 3: red. Fill the third band from the top with red. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 4: yellow. Fill the fourth band from the top with yellow. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the ten stars. 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.
Cabo Verde flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #003893 | rgb(0, 56, 147) |
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) |
| Red | #CF2027 | rgb(207, 32, 39) |
| Yellow | #F7D116 | rgb(247, 209, 22) |
Common mistakes
- Colour order is where most people slip. Fix which colour touches the top — that one anchor keeps the rest in place.
- The proportions are unusual: 3:5 is slightly squarer than the usual 2:3 rectangle.
A trick for remembering it
Lock in the order — blue, white, red then yellow — from the top down. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Questions about the Cabo Verde flag
What colours are on the flag of Cabo Verde?
Cabo Verde uses 4 colours: blue (#003893), white (#FFFFFF), red (#CF2027), yellow (#F7D116).
What order are the stripes on the Cabo Verde flag?
Blue, then White, then Red, then Yellow — from the top down.
What are the proportions of the Cabo Verde flag?
It flies at 3:5 (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 Cabo Verde flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 3 out of 5. The colours are simple; the arrangement is what catches people out.
