Flag of Martinique
Territorial flag referenceFlag of Martinique uses green upper field and black lower field with a red hoist triangle. Ratio 3:4 and current adoption February 2, 2023.
Flag Reference
| Flag | Flag of Martinique |
|---|---|
| Entity Type | Territorial flag reference |
| Identifier | MQ / MTQ |
| Region | Caribbean |
Flag Specifications
| Current Adoption | February 2, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 3:4 |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Colours | Green, Black, Red |
| Construction | Green upper field and black lower field with a red hoist triangle |
Documented Colour Values
| Colour | Appearance | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | #00A650 | 0, 166, 80 | 100, 0, 52, 35 | |
| Black | #231F1E | 35, 31, 30 | 0, 11, 14, 86 | |
| Red | #EF1923 | 239, 25, 35 | 0, 90, 85, 6 |
Design and Symbolism
| Green | upper field of the red-green-black Martinique flag. |
|---|---|
| Black | lower field. |
| Red | hoist triangle. |
| Red hoist triangle | The distinctive triangular element of the red-green-black flag adopted by the Assembly of Martinique in 2023. |
Proportions
| Ratio | 3:4 |
|---|---|
| Hoist | 3 units |
| Fly | 4 units |
Verification sources
- Administrative Court of Martinique — 2023 Martinique flag deliberation context — Official judicial source
- French Society of Vexillology — Martinique flag adopted in 2023 — Specialist reference
Facts about the Flag of Martinique
- Martinique is recorded as green upper field and black lower field with a red hoist triangle.
- The reference proportion for the flag of Martinique is 3:4.
- The stored palette for Martinique contains Green, Black and Red.
- The adoption field for this territorial flag reference flag record is February 2, 2023.
- Its construction is grouped with the bicolour field with a hoist triangle design family in this library.
- Red hoist triangle: The distinctive triangular element of the red-green-black flag adopted by the Assembly of Martinique in 2023.
- Martinique also uses the French national flag as part of France. The red-green-black flag shown here was adopted by the Assembly of Martinique in 2023 to represent Martinique, especially in cultural and sporting contexts.
- Martinique is an overseas department of France and flies the tricolour officially. A local flag with a hummingbird was adopted for cultural and sporting use in 2023 after a public vote.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Flag of Martinique
What does the flag of Martinique look like?
Green upper field and black lower field with a red hoist triangle, with a recorded proportion of 3:4.
What proportion is recorded for the flag of Martinique?
The reference proportion stored for this flag is 3:4.
Which colours are recorded for the flag of Martinique?
The reference palette lists Green #00A650, Black #231F1E and Red #EF1923.
What do the symbols on the flag of Martinique represent?
Red hoist triangle — The distinctive triangular element of the red-green-black flag adopted by the Assembly of Martinique in 2023.
When was the present flag record for Martinique adopted?
The adoption field in this record is February 2, 2023.
Which design family does the flag of Martinique belong to?
WorldFlags.online groups it with bicolour field with a hoist triangle designs for visual browsing; that classification describes construction, not necessarily historical ancestry.
Is there special status context for the flag of Martinique?
Martinique also uses the French national flag as part of France. The red-green-black flag shown here was adopted by the Assembly of Martinique in 2023 to represent Martinique, especially in cultural and sporting contexts.