Europe · Vertical bicolour + emblem
How to draw the flag of Vatican City
The flag of Vatican City is two equal vertical bands — yellow and white from the hoist, with crossed keys and tiara. It flies at a ratio of 1:1.
Step by step
- Start with the right shape. Vatican City flies at 1:1 — for every 1 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.
- Divide the width 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: yellow. Fill the first band from the hoist with yellow. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Band 2: white. Fill the second band from the hoist with white. Use the fill tool rather than shading — flat blocks score better than sketchy strokes.
- Finish with the crossed keys and tiara. 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.
Vatican City flag colours
The colour codes below are the ones to reach for if you are recreating the flag digitally.
| Colour | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | #FFE000 | rgb(255, 224, 0) |
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) |
Common mistakes
- The proportions are unusual: 1:1 is nearly square.
A trick for remembering it
Lock in the order — yellow then white — starting at the flagpole. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Questions about the Vatican City flag
What colours are on the flag of Vatican City?
Vatican City uses 2 colours: yellow (#FFE000), white (#FFFFFF).
What order are the bands on the Vatican City flag?
Yellow, then White — starting at the flagpole and moving to the fly.
What are the proportions of the Vatican City flag?
It flies at 1:1 (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 Vatican City 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.
