Africa · Six bands + emblem
How to draw the flag of Uganda
The flag of Uganda is six horizontal bands — black, yellow, red and white from top to bottom, with grey crowned crane. It flies at a ratio of 2:3.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Uganda 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 six. Mark five guide lines before you fill anything in. Even bands matter more than neat edges — the scorer cares where the colour blocks sit.
- Band 1: black. Fill the first band from the top with black. 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.
- Band 4: white. Fill the fourth band from the top with white. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the grey crowned crane. 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.
Uganda flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Black | #000000 | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
| Yellow | #FCDC04 | rgb(252, 220, 4) |
| Red | #D90000 | rgb(217, 0, 0) |
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) |
Common mistakes
- Colour order is where most people slip. Fix which colour touches the top — that one anchor keeps the rest in place.
A trick for remembering it
Lock in the order — black, yellow, red then white — from the top down. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Questions about the Uganda flag
What colours are on the flag of Uganda?
Uganda uses 4 colours: black (#000000), yellow (#FCDC04), red (#D90000), white (#FFFFFF).
What order are the stripes on the Uganda flag?
Black, then Yellow, then Red, then White — from the top down.
What are the proportions of the Uganda 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.
How hard is the Uganda 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.
