Africa · Horizontal tricolour + emblem
How to draw the flag of Libya
The flag of Libya is three equal horizontal bands — red, black and green from top to bottom, with crescent and star. It flies at a ratio of 1:2.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Libya flies at 1:2 — for every 2 units of width the flag is 1 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: red. Fill the first band from the top with red. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 2: black. Fill the second band from the top with black. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 3: green. Fill the third band from the top with green. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the crescent and 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.
Libya flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Red | #E70013 | rgb(231, 0, 19) |
| Black | #000000 | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
| Green | #239E46 | rgb(35, 158, 70) |
Common mistakes
- Colour order is where most people slip. Fix which colour touches the top — that one anchor keeps the rest in place.
A trick for remembering it
Lock in the order — red, black then green — from the top down. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Questions about the Libya flag
What colours are on the flag of Libya?
Libya uses 3 colours: red (#E70013), black (#000000), green (#239E46).
What order are the stripes on the Libya flag?
Red, then Black, then Green — from the top down.
What are the proportions of the Libya flag?
It flies at 1:2 (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 Libya flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 2 out of 5. Flat colour blocks and no fine detail, so most players score in the eighties or nineties.
