Europe · Vertical bicolour
How to draw the flag of Malta
The flag of Malta is two equal vertical bands — white and red from the hoist, with George Cross. It flies at a ratio of 2:3.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Malta flies at 2:3 — for every 3 units of width the flag is 2 tall. Sketch that rectangle first; a flag drawn too square is the fastest way to lose layout points.
- Divide the width into two. Mark the halfway line 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 hoist with white. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 2: red. Fill the second band from the hoist with red. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the George 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.
Malta 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) |
| Red | #CF142B | rgb(207, 20, 43) |
Common mistakes
- Watch out for Poland and Indonesia — they are close enough to Malta that people draw the wrong one from memory.
A trick for remembering it
Lock in the order — white then red — starting at the flagpole. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Questions about the Malta flag
What colours are on the flag of Malta?
Malta uses 2 colours: white (#FFFFFF), red (#CF142B).
What order are the bands on the Malta flag?
White, then Red — starting at the flagpole and moving to the fly.
What are the proportions of the Malta flag?
It flies at 2:3 (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 Malta flag?
Poland, Indonesia. Watch out for Poland and Indonesia — they are close enough to Malta that people draw the wrong one from memory.
How hard is the Malta flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 3 out of 5. The colours are simple; the arrangement is what catches people out.
