Flag of Mississippi
stateThe flag of Mississippi was adopted on January 11, 2021. Red field with blue-and-gold bands and a magnolia in a ring of stars. It uses 4 colours: red, blue, gold and white. The official proportions are 3:5.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Country | Mississippi |
| Official Country Name | State of Mississippi |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | United States |
| ISO Country Code | US-MS |
| Internet Domain | .us |
| Calling Code | +1 |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
| National Language(s) | English |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | January 11, 2021 |
| Current Version Adopted | January 11, 2021 |
| Flag Proportion | 3:5 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 4 |
| Main Colors | Red, Blue, Gold, White |
| Design Type | Red field with blue-and-gold bands and a magnolia in a ring of stars |
| Official Status | Official State Flag |
| Government Authority | State Government of Mississippi |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | #C63A3A | 198, 58, 58 | 0, 71, 71, 22 | |
| Blue | #0F4C81 | 15, 76, 129 | 88, 41, 0, 49 | |
| Gold | #C7B037 | 199, 176, 55 | 0, 12, 72, 22 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Red colour | Represents the field |
|---|---|
| Blue colour | Represents the bands |
| Gold colour | Represents the bands and stars |
| White colour | Represents the magnolia |
| Magnolia | The state flower and tree, and the state’s nickname |
| Twenty stars | Mississippi as the twentieth state |
| New Magnolia Flag | Adopted in 2021 after voters retired the previous Confederate-derived design |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 2021-01-11 | 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 | 3:5 |
|---|---|
| Width | 3 units (hoist) |
| Length | 5 units (fly) |
Mississippi Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Schools | Yes |
| Civil Use | Yes |
| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
| Sports Events | Yes |
Other Official Flags of Mississippi
| 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 | 5 years old as of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | January 11, 2021 |
| Most Common Color | Red |
| Similar Flags | Alaska, Antarctica, Arkansas |
| Unique Feature | Red field with blue-and-gold bands and a magnolia in a ring of stars |
Other plain field with a central emblem flags
See all
Facts about the Flag of Mississippi
- Mississippi retired the last US state flag containing the Confederate battle emblem in 2020, after it had flown since 1894.
- The replacement was chosen by a commission and confirmed by referendum: a magnolia blossom ringed by twenty stars, with a gold star for the state's Indigenous nations.
- The words In God We Trust were required by the enabling legislation, making it one of very few US state flags with mandated text.
- The flag of Mississippi was officially adopted on January 11, 2021.
- The flag in its present form is 5 years old as of 2026.
- Design type: Red field with blue-and-gold bands and a magnolia in a ring of stars.
- The official proportions are 3:5. It shares that ratio with 20 national flags.
- The flag uses 4 colours: red, blue, gold and white.
- The red on the flag stands for the field.
- The blue on the flag stands for the bands.
- The gold on the flag stands for the bands and stars.
- Magnolia: The state flower and tree, and the state’s nickname.
- Twenty stars: Mississippi as the twentieth state.
- New Magnolia Flag: Adopted in 2021 after voters retired the previous Confederate-derived design.
- 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: Alaska, Antarctica and Arkansas.
- Mississippi joined the Union on 10 December 1817, as the 20th state.
- The state is nicknamed The Magnolia State.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Flag of Mississippi
When was the flag of Mississippi adopted?
The flag of Mississippi was officially adopted on January 11, 2021.
What do the colours of the flag of Mississippi mean?
Red for the field, blue for the bands, gold for the bands and stars and white for the magnolia.
When did Mississippi become a state?
Mississippi entered the Union on 10 December 1817, as the 20th state.
What do the symbols on the flag of Mississippi represent?
Magnolia — The state flower and tree, and the state’s nickname. Twenty stars — Mississippi as the twentieth state. New Magnolia Flag — Adopted in 2021 after voters retired the previous Confederate-derived design.
What are the proportions of the flag of Mississippi?
The official ratio is 3:5, which makes the flag rectangular. It shares those proportions with 20 national flags.
What are the state symbols of Mississippi?
The state bird is the northern mockingbird, the state flower is the magnolia, which appears on the flag adopted in 2020 and the motto is "Virtute et armis — By valour and arms".
Which flags look similar to the flag of Mississippi?
The closest matches are Alaska, Antarctica and Arkansas, which share both the construction and most of the colours.
How many colours are on the flag of Mississippi?
It uses 4 colours: red, blue, gold and white.
Can I download the flag of Mississippi for free?
Yes. This page offers the flag of Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
The HEX values are Red #C63A3A, Blue #0F4C81, Gold #C7B037 and White #FFFFFF. RGB, CMYK and HSL equivalents are listed in the colour table on this page.