Europe · Horizontal tricolour + emblem
How to draw the flag of Spain
The flag of Spain is three equal horizontal bands — red, yellow and red from top to bottom, with coat of arms. It flies at a ratio of 2:3.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Spain 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 height into three. Mark two guide lines before you fill anything in. Even bands matter more than neat edges — the scorer cares where the colour blocks sit.
- Band 1: red. Fill the first band from the top with red. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 2: yellow. Fill the second band from the top with yellow. 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 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.
Spain flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Red | #AA151B | rgb(170, 21, 27) |
| Yellow | #F1BF00 | rgb(241, 191, 0) |
| Red | #AA151B | rgb(170, 21, 27) |
What the flag means
The wide gold band with narrow red bands above and below was chosen by Charles III so Spanish ships could be recognised at a distance.
Common mistakes
- Drawing three equal stripes. The gold band is twice the height of each red band, and the coat of arms sits toward the hoist, not the centre.
A trick for remembering it
Red-gold-red in a 1:2:1 ratio, arms one third of the way in from the left.
Questions about the Spain flag
What colours are on the flag of Spain?
Spain uses 3 colours: red (#AA151B), yellow (#F1BF00), red (#AA151B).
What order are the stripes on the Spain flag?
Red, then Yellow, then Red — from the top down.
What are the proportions of the Spain 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 Spain flag mean?
The wide gold band with narrow red bands above and below was chosen by Charles III so Spanish ships could be recognised at a distance.
How hard is the Spain 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.
