Oceania · Diagonal bands
How to draw the flag of Marshall Islands
The flag of the Marshall Islands is bands running corner to corner in blue, orange and white, with 24-point star. It flies at a ratio of 10:19.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. the Marshall Islands flies at 10:19 — for every 19 units of width the flag is 10 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 orange and white. Bands running corner to corner. Place these shapes by eye against the edges of the flag, not against each other.
- Finish with the 24-point 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.
Marshall Islands flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #003893 | rgb(0, 56, 147) |
| Orange | #DD7500 | rgb(221, 117, 0) |
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) |
Common mistakes
- The proportions are unusual: 10:19 is longer than the usual 2:3 rectangle.
A trick for remembering it
Anchor on the biggest shape: bands running corner to corner in blue, orange and white. Everything else on the flag hangs off that.
Questions about the Marshall Islands flag
What colours are on the flag of Marshall Islands?
The Marshall Islands uses 3 colours: blue (#003893), orange (#DD7500), white (#FFFFFF).
What are the proportions of the Marshall Islands flag?
It flies at 10:19 (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 Marshall Islands flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 3 out of 5. The colours are simple; the arrangement is what catches people out.
