Argentina

Argentine RepublicRepública Argentina
Adopted	February 27, 1812
Designed by	Manuel Belgrano
Proportions	5:8 or 9:14

The flag of Argentina is divided into three equal horizontal stripes of light blue, white, and light blue. In the center of the white stripe is a representation of the Sol de Mayo.

Symbolism

The colors represent the sky and the clouds with the sun in the middle, the sun is called the sun of May, in reference to the May revolution, which marked the beginning of their independence from Spain. Legend has it that when a new government was proclaimed, the sun broke through the clouds, and it was perceived as a good omen.

Flag Colors

Color	Color Name	HEX RGB	Color of
	Iceberg	#75aadb	Blue parts of the tricolor
	White	#ffffff	White part of the tricolor
	Spanish Yellow	#f6b40e	Sun
	Smokey Topaz	#85340a	Sun outline and face

Other flags

Presidential Standard

The presidential standard of Argentina, when on land, is a dark blue field, with four white stars on the four corners of the flag, and the country's coat of arms in the center. The flag has proportions of 1:1. When afloat, the presidential standard's proportions are 2:3, the field is in a lighter shade of blue, and both the stars and coat of arms are made bigger.

Naval Jack

The naval jack of Argentina is a white field, with a thick blue border around the flag, and the Argentine sun in the center.

See also

• Provinces of Argentina