Europe · Vertical bicolour + emblem
How to draw the flag of Portugal
The flag of Portugal is two equal vertical bands — green and red from the hoist, with armillary sphere and shield. It flies at a ratio of 2:3.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Portugal 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: green. Fill the first band from the hoist with green. 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 armillary sphere and shield. 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.
Portugal flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Green | #006600 | rgb(0, 102, 0) |
| Red | #FF0000 | rgb(255, 0, 0) |
What the flag means
The armillary sphere recalls the age of discoveries; the shield carries five smaller shields for five Moorish kings.
Common mistakes
- Splitting the field in half. The green band takes two fifths, red three fifths, and the emblem straddles the join.
A trick for remembering it
Green two, red three, sphere on the seam.
Questions about the Portugal flag
What colours are on the flag of Portugal?
Portugal uses 2 colours: green (#006600), red (#FF0000).
What order are the bands on the Portugal flag?
Green, then Red — starting at the flagpole and moving to the fly.
What are the proportions of the Portugal 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.
What does the Portugal flag mean?
The armillary sphere recalls the age of discoveries; the shield carries five smaller shields for five Moorish kings.
How hard is the Portugal flag to draw from memory?
PlayVexle rates it 5 out of 5. There is detailed artwork in the middle, which is worth only 10% of the score — get the colour blocks right first.
