North America · Quartered
How to draw the flag of Dominican Republic
The flag of the Dominican Republic is four quarters of alternating colour in blue, red and white, with coat of arms and cross. It flies at a ratio of 5:8.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. the Dominican Republic flies at 5:8 — for every 8 units of width the flag is 5 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 blue first, then build the rest on top of it. Working from the largest area to the smallest keeps the proportions honest.
- Add the red and white. Four quarters of alternating colour. Place these shapes by eye against the edges of the flag, not against each other.
- Finish with the coat of arms and cross. 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.
Dominican Republic flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #002D62 | rgb(0, 45, 98) |
| Red | #CE1126 | rgb(206, 17, 38) |
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) |
Common mistakes
- The proportions are unusual: 5:8 is slightly squarer than the usual 2:3 rectangle.
A trick for remembering it
Anchor on the biggest shape: four quarters of alternating colour in blue, red and white. Everything else on the flag hangs off that.
Questions about the Dominican Republic flag
What colours are on the flag of Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic uses 3 colours: blue (#002D62), red (#CE1126), white (#FFFFFF).
What are the proportions of the Dominican Republic flag?
It flies at 5:8 (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 Dominican Republic flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 4 out of 5. There is detailed artwork in the middle, which is worth only 10% of the score — get the colour blocks right first.
