Europe · Horizontal bicolour + emblem
How to draw the flag of San Marino
The flag of San Marino is two equal horizontal bands — white and light blue from top to bottom, with coat of arms. It flies at a ratio of 3:4.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. San Marino flies at 3:4 — for every 4 units of width the flag is 3 tall. Sketch that rectangle first; a flag drawn too square is the fastest way to lose layout points.
- Divide the height 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 top with white. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 2: light blue. Fill the second band from the top with light blue. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the coat of arms. 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.
San Marino 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) |
| Light blue | #5EB6E4 | rgb(94, 182, 228) |
Common mistakes
- The proportions are unusual: 3:4 is slightly squarer than the usual 2:3 rectangle.
A trick for remembering it
Lock in the order — white then light blue — from the top down. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Questions about the San Marino flag
What colours are on the flag of San Marino?
San Marino uses 2 colours: white (#FFFFFF), light blue (#5EB6E4).
What order are the stripes on the San Marino flag?
White, then Light blue — from the top down.
What are the proportions of the San Marino flag?
It flies at 3:4 (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 San Marino 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.
