Austin

Austin
Country	United States
State	Texas
Adopted	April 12, 1919
Designed by	Ray F. Coyle
Proportions	2:3

The flag of Austin, Texas, is a white background with the city's seal on the top and the words "CITY OF AUSTIN" on the bottom.

Symbolism

The crest comes from the coat of arms of Stephen F. Austin, for whom the city is named. The ancient lamp symbolizes knowledge, citing the educational advantages of living in Austin, where the University of Texas is located. The image of the state capitol and its distinctive dome marks Austin’s status as the state’s capital.

Flag Colors

(unofficial)

Color	Color Name	HEX RGB	Color of
	Red	#df144c	The capital; the outer stripes
	White	#ffffff	The background, the inner stripe, the wings
	Blue	#00529c	The chevron
	Dark Blue	#04004a	The text
	Yellow	#f2df19	The border, the cross

2004 NAVA survey

The flag scored 4.38 / 62nd out of 150 on the 2004 NAVA City Flag Survey, behind Riverside, and ahead of Jefferson City.