Asia · Emblem on a plain field
How to draw the flag of Saudi Arabia
The flag of Saudi Arabia is a central emblem on a plain field in green and white, with shahada and sword. It flies at a ratio of 2:3.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Saudi Arabia 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.
- Block in the background. Fill the whole flag with green first, then build the rest on top of it. Working from the largest area to the smallest keeps the proportions honest.
- Add the white. A central emblem on a plain field. Place these shapes by eye against the edges of the flag, not against each other.
- Finish with the shahada and sword. 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.
Saudi Arabia flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Green | #006C35 | rgb(0, 108, 53) |
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) |
What the flag means
The shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, above a sword for justice, on the green associated with Islam; because the text is sacred the flag is never flown at half mast.
Common mistakes
- Mirroring the script when drawing the reverse side, and forgetting the horizontal sword beneath it.
A trick for remembering it
Green field, white script, white sword pointing toward the hoist.
Questions about the Saudi Arabia flag
What colours are on the flag of Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia uses 2 colours: green (#006C35), white (#FFFFFF).
What are the proportions of the Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia flag mean?
The shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, above a sword for justice, on the green associated with Islam; because the text is sacred the flag is never flown at half mast.
How hard is the Saudi Arabia 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.
