Asia · Five bands + emblem
How to draw the flag of North Korea
The flag of North Korea is five horizontal bands — blue, white and red from top to bottom, with star in white disc. It flies at a ratio of 1:2.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. North Korea 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 five. Mark four 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 top 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 top with white. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 3: red. Fill the third band from the top with red. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the star in white disc. 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.
North Korea flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #024FA2 | rgb(2, 79, 162) |
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) |
| Red | #ED1C27 | rgb(237, 28, 39) |
What the flag means
Red for the revolutionary traditions, blue for sovereignty and peace, white for purity, with a red star in a white disc.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting the white disc behind the star, or the thin white lines edging the red band.
A trick for remembering it
Blue, thin white, big red with a star in a white circle, thin white, blue.
Questions about the North Korea flag
What colours are on the flag of North Korea?
North Korea uses 3 colours: blue (#024FA2), white (#FFFFFF), red (#ED1C27).
What order are the stripes on the North Korea flag?
Blue, then White, then Red — from the top down.
What are the proportions of the North Korea 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.
What does the North Korea flag mean?
Red for the revolutionary traditions, blue for sovereignty and peace, white for purity, with a red star in a white disc.
How hard is the North Korea flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 3 out of 5. The colours are simple; the arrangement is what catches people out.
