Asia · Emblem on a plain field
How to draw the flag of Sri Lanka
The flag of Sri Lanka is a central emblem on a plain field in maroon, gold, green and orange, with lion, sword and bo leaves. It flies at a ratio of 1:2.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Sri Lanka 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 maroon first, then build the rest on top of it. Working from the largest area to the smallest keeps the proportions honest.
- Add the gold, green and orange. 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 lion, sword and bo leaves. 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.
Sri Lanka flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Maroon | #8D2029 | rgb(141, 32, 41) |
| Gold | #FFB700 | rgb(255, 183, 0) |
| Green | #00534E | rgb(0, 83, 78) |
| Orange | #EB7400 | rgb(235, 116, 0) |
Common mistakes
A trick for remembering it
Anchor on the biggest shape: a central emblem on a plain field in maroon, gold, green and orange. Everything else on the flag hangs off that.
Questions about the Sri Lanka flag
What colours are on the flag of Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka uses 4 colours: maroon (#8D2029), gold (#FFB700), green (#00534E), orange (#EB7400).
What are the proportions of the Sri Lanka 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.
How hard is the Sri Lanka 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.
