Europe · Emblem on a plain field
How to draw the flag of Cyprus
The flag of Cyprus is a central emblem on a plain field in white, copper and green, with island map and olive branches. It flies at a ratio of 3:5.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Cyprus 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.
- Block in the background. Fill the whole flag with white first, then build the rest on top of it. Working from the largest area to the smallest keeps the proportions honest.
- Add the copper and green. A central emblem on a plain field. Place these shapes by eye against the edges of the flag, not against each other.
- Finish with the island map and olive branches. 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.
Cyprus flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) |
| Copper | #D57800 | rgb(213, 120, 0) |
| Green | #4E5B31 | rgb(78, 91, 49) |
Common mistakes
- The proportions are unusual: 3:5 is slightly squarer than the usual 2:3 rectangle.
A trick for remembering it
Anchor on the biggest shape: a central emblem on a plain field in white, copper and green. Everything else on the flag hangs off that.
Questions about the Cyprus flag
What colours are on the flag of Cyprus?
Cyprus uses 3 colours: white (#FFFFFF), copper (#D57800), green (#4E5B31).
What are the proportions of the Cyprus 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 Cyprus flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 3 out of 5. The colours are simple; the arrangement is what catches people out.
