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How to draw the flag of Israel
The flag of Israel is three equal horizontal bands — white and blue from top to bottom, with Star of David. It flies at a ratio of 8:11.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Israel flies at 8:11 — for every 11 units of width the flag is 8 tall. Sketch that rectangle first; a flag drawn too square is the fastest way to lose layout points.
- Divide the height 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: white. Fill the first band from the top with white. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 2: blue. Fill the second band from the top with blue. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the Star of David. 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.
Israel 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) |
| Blue | #0038B8 | rgb(0, 56, 184) |
What the flag means
Two blue stripes recall the tallit, the traditional prayer shawl, with the Star of David between them.
Common mistakes
- Drawing the blue bands at the very edges. They sit inset from the top and bottom, with white margins outside them.
- The proportions are unusual: 8:11 is slightly squarer than the usual 2:3 rectangle.
A trick for remembering it
Two blue stripes inset like a prayer shawl, six-pointed star between them.
Questions about the Israel flag
What colours are on the flag of Israel?
Israel uses 2 colours: white (#FFFFFF), blue (#0038B8).
What order are the stripes on the Israel flag?
White, then Blue — from the top down.
What are the proportions of the Israel flag?
It flies at 8:11 (height to width). Drawing it at the wrong shape is one of the quickest ways to lose layout marks in the game.
What does the Israel flag mean?
Two blue stripes recall the tallit, the traditional prayer shawl, with the Star of David between them.
How hard is the Israel flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 3 out of 5. The colours are simple; the arrangement is what catches people out.
