Flag of Arkansas
stateThe flag of Arkansas was adopted on February 26, 1924. Red field with a white-bordered blue diamond and 29 stars. It uses 3 colours: red, white and blue. The official proportions are 2:3.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Country | Arkansas |
| Official Country Name | State of Arkansas |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | United States |
| ISO Country Code | US-AR |
| Internet Domain | .us |
| Calling Code | +1 |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
| National Language(s) | English |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | February 26, 1924 |
| Current Version Adopted | February 26, 1924 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 3 |
| Main Colors | Red, White, Blue |
| Design Type | Red field with a white-bordered blue diamond and 29 stars |
| Official Status | Official State Flag |
| Government Authority | State Government of Arkansas |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | #BF0A30 | 191, 10, 48 | 0, 95, 75, 25 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | |
| Blue | #002868 | 0, 40, 104 | 100, 62, 0, 59 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Red colour | Represents the field |
|---|---|
| White colour | Represents the diamond |
| Blue colour | Represents the diamond border |
| Diamond | Arkansas as the only diamond-producing state in the nation |
| Twenty-five stars | Arkansas as the 25th state |
| Three stars below the name | The three nations that ruled the territory — Spain, France and the United States |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1924-02-26 | The current flag was officially adopted |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 2:3 |
|---|---|
| Width | 2 units (hoist) |
| Length | 3 units (fly) |
Arkansas Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Schools | Yes |
| Civil Use | Yes |
| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
| Sports Events | Yes |
Other Official Flags of Arkansas
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | National representation | View flag |
| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
| War Flag | Used during military operations | View flag |
| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | View flag |
| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | View flag |
| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | View flag |
| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | View flag |
| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | View flag |
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 102 years old as of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | February 26, 1924 |
| Most Common Color | Red |
| Similar Flags | Antarctica, Aruba, Belize |
| Unique Feature | Red field with a white-bordered blue diamond and 29 stars |
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Facts about the Flag of Arkansas
- The diamond shape is a direct reference to Arkansas being the only diamond-producing state in the country, with the deposit at Murfreesboro still open to the public.
- The three stars below the state name stand for Spain, France and the United States, the three nations that have governed the territory.
- The flag was designed in 1913 by Willie Kavanaugh Hocker for a competition to provide a flag for the battleship USS Arkansas.
- The flag of Arkansas was officially adopted on February 26, 1924.
- The flag in its present form is 102 years old as of 2026.
- Design type: Red field with a white-bordered blue diamond and 29 stars.
- The official proportions are 2:3. It shares that ratio with 83 national flags.
- The flag uses 3 colours: red, white and blue.
- The red on the flag stands for the field.
- The white on the flag stands for the diamond.
- The blue on the flag stands for the diamond border.
- Diamond: Arkansas as the only diamond-producing state in the nation.
- Twenty-five stars: Arkansas as the 25th state.
- Three stars below the name: The three nations that ruled the territory — Spain, France and the United States.
- The design belongs to the "Plain field with a central emblem" family, shared with 70 other flags in this reference.
- Flags most often confused with it: Antarctica, Aruba and Belize.
- Arkansas joined the Union on 15 June 1836, as the 25th state.
- The state is nicknamed The Natural State.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Flag of Arkansas
When was the flag of Arkansas adopted?
The flag of Arkansas was officially adopted on February 26, 1924.
What do the colours of the flag of Arkansas mean?
Red for the field, white for the diamond and blue for the diamond border.
When did Arkansas become a state?
Arkansas entered the Union on 15 June 1836, as the 25th state.
What do the symbols on the flag of Arkansas represent?
Diamond — Arkansas as the only diamond-producing state in the nation. Twenty-five stars — Arkansas as the 25th state. Three stars below the name — The three nations that ruled the territory — Spain, France and the United States.
What are the proportions of the flag of Arkansas?
The official ratio is 2:3, which makes the flag rectangular. It shares those proportions with 83 national flags.
What are the state symbols of Arkansas?
The state bird is the northern mockingbird, the state flower is the apple blossom and the motto is "Regnat populus — The people rule".
Which flags look similar to the flag of Arkansas?
The closest matches are Antarctica, Aruba and Belize, which share both the construction and most of the colours.
How many colours are on the flag of Arkansas?
It uses 3 colours: red, white and blue.
Can I download the flag of Arkansas for free?
Yes. This page offers the flag of Arkansas in SVG, PNG, JPG and WebP at several sizes. The files are free to use for any purpose and no attribution is required.
What are the colour codes of the flag of Arkansas?
The HEX values are Red #BF0A30, White #FFFFFF and Blue #002868. RGB, CMYK and HSL equivalents are listed in the colour table on this page.