Flag of Brunei Darussalam
CountryFlag of Brunei Darussalam uses yellow field with black and white diagonal stripes and the state crest. Ratio 1:2 and current adoption September 29, 1959.
Flag Reference
| Flag | Flag of Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|
| Entity Type | Country |
| Official Name | Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace |
| Identifier | BN / BRN |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia |
Flag Specifications
| Current Adoption | September 29, 1959 |
|---|---|
| First Documented Use | 1959 |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Colours | Yellow, White, Black, Red |
| Construction | Yellow field with black and white diagonal stripes and the state crest |
Documented Colour Values
| Colour | Appearance | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | #F7E017 | 247, 224, 23 | 0, 9, 91, 3 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | |
| Black | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 | |
| Red | #CF1126 | 207, 17, 38 | 0, 92, 82, 19 |
Design and Symbolism
| Yellow | the Sultan — yellow is the royal colour in much of Southeast Asia. |
|---|---|
| White | the chief ministers. |
| Black | the chief ministers. |
| Red | the crest. |
| State crest | A crescent for Islam, a parasol for royalty, wings for justice, and two upraised hands for the government’s pledge to protect the people. |
| Motto | “Always in service with God’s guidance”. |
Proportions
| Ratio | 1:2 |
|---|---|
| Hoist | 1 units |
| Fly | 2 units |
Verification sources
- Flags of the World — Brunei Darussalam — Specialist vexillological reference
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Facts about the Flag of Brunei Darussalam
- Brunei Darussalam is recorded as yellow field with black and white diagonal stripes and the state crest.
- The reference proportion for the flag of Brunei Darussalam is 1:2.
- The stored palette for Brunei Darussalam contains Yellow, White, Black and Red.
- The adoption field for this country flag record is September 29, 1959.
- The design record traces first use to 1959.
- Its construction is grouped with the diagonal stripes with an emblem design family in this library.
- State crest: A crescent for Islam, a parasol for royalty, wings for justice, and two upraised hands for the government’s pledge to protect the people.
- Motto: “Always in service with God’s guidance”.
- The diagonal white and black bands represent the country's chief ministers, and the yellow field is the colour of the sultan.
- The coat of arms includes a crescent bearing the national motto in Arabic script and a pair of upraised hands, and is one of the most detailed emblems on any national flag.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Flag of Brunei Darussalam
What does the flag of Brunei Darussalam look like?
Yellow field with black and white diagonal stripes and the state crest, with a recorded proportion of 1:2.
What proportion is recorded for the flag of Brunei Darussalam?
The reference proportion stored for this flag is 1:2.
Which colours are recorded for the flag of Brunei Darussalam?
The reference palette lists Yellow #F7E017, White #FFFFFF, Black #000000 and Red #CF1126.
What do the symbols on the flag of Brunei Darussalam represent?
State crest — A crescent for Islam, a parasol for royalty, wings for justice, and two upraised hands for the government’s pledge to protect the people. Motto — “Always in service with God’s guidance”.
When was the present flag record for Brunei Darussalam adopted?
The adoption field in this record is September 29, 1959.
Which design family does the flag of Brunei Darussalam belong to?
WorldFlags.online groups it with diagonal stripes with an emblem designs for visual browsing; that classification describes construction, not necessarily historical ancestry.
Where can I verify information about the flag of Brunei Darussalam?
The verification-source section on this page links to an official, governmental or specialist reference used to check the underlying record. Source wording is not copied into the article.