Asia · Hoist triangle
How to draw the flag of Philippines
The flag of the Philippines is a triangle at the hoist over horizontal bands in blue, red, white and gold, with sun and three stars. It flies at a ratio of 1:2.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. the Philippines 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.
- 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 red, white and gold. A triangle at the hoist over horizontal bands. Place these shapes by eye against the edges of the flag, not against each other.
- Finish with the sun and three stars. 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.
Philippines flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #0038A8 | rgb(0, 56, 168) |
| Red | #CE1126 | rgb(206, 17, 38) |
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) |
| Gold | #FCD116 | rgb(252, 209, 22) |
What the flag means
The sun’s eight rays stand for the first provinces to revolt, the three stars for the main island groups.
Common mistakes
- Drawing blue below red. In peacetime blue is on top — the flag is inverted in wartime.
- Watch out for Czechia — it is close enough to the Philippines that people draw the wrong one from memory.
A trick for remembering it
White triangle at the hoist with a sun and three stars, blue over red.
Flags that look like this one
Side-by-side breakdowns of the pairs people mix up:
Questions about the Philippines flag
What colours are on the flag of Philippines?
The Philippines uses 4 colours: blue (#0038A8), red (#CE1126), white (#FFFFFF), gold (#FCD116).
What are the proportions of the Philippines 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 Philippines flag mean?
The sun’s eight rays stand for the first provinces to revolt, the three stars for the main island groups.
Which flags look like the Philippines flag?
Czechia. Watch out for Czechia — it is close enough to the Philippines that people draw the wrong one from memory.
How hard is the Philippines flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 4 out of 5. There is detailed artwork in the middle, which is worth only 10% of the score — get the colour blocks right first.
