North America · Vertical tricolour + emblem
How to draw the flag of Guatemala
The flag of Guatemala is three equal vertical bands — blue and white from the hoist, with coat of arms and quetzal. It flies at a ratio of 5:8.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Guatemala 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.
- 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: blue. Fill the first band from the hoist 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 hoist with white. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the coat of arms and quetzal. 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.
Guatemala flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #4997D0 | rgb(73, 151, 208) |
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) |
Common mistakes
- Watch out for El Salvador, Nicaragua and Argentina — they are close enough to Guatemala 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: 5:8 is slightly squarer than the usual 2:3 rectangle.
A trick for remembering it
Lock in the order — blue then white — 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 Guatemala flag
What colours are on the flag of Guatemala?
Guatemala uses 2 colours: blue (#4997D0), white (#FFFFFF).
What order are the bands on the Guatemala flag?
Blue, then White — starting at the flagpole and moving to the fly.
What are the proportions of the Guatemala 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.
Which flags look like the Guatemala flag?
El Salvador, Nicaragua, Argentina. The proportions are unusual: 5:8 is slightly squarer than the usual 2:3 rectangle.
How hard is the Guatemala 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.
