Africa · Diagonal bands
How to draw the flag of DR Congo
The flag of the DR Congo is bands running corner to corner in blue, yellow and red. It flies at a ratio of 3:4.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. the DR Congo flies at 3:4 — for every 4 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 blue first, then build the rest on top of it. Working from the largest area to the smallest keeps the proportions honest.
- Add the yellow and red. Bands running corner to corner. Place these shapes by eye against the edges of the flag, not against each other.
- Finish with the yellow star. 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.
DR Congo flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #007FFF | rgb(0, 127, 255) |
| Yellow | #F7D618 | rgb(247, 214, 24) |
| Red | #CE1021 | rgb(206, 16, 33) |
Common mistakes
- The proportions are unusual: 3:4 is slightly squarer than the usual 2:3 rectangle.
A trick for remembering it
Anchor on the biggest shape: bands running corner to corner in blue, yellow and red. Everything else on the flag hangs off that.
Questions about the DR Congo flag
What colours are on the flag of DR Congo?
The DR Congo uses 3 colours: blue (#007FFF), yellow (#F7D618), red (#CE1021).
What are the proportions of the DR Congo flag?
It flies at 3:4 (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 DR Congo flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 3 out of 5. The colours are simple; the arrangement is what catches people out.
