ASEAN Flag
International Organisation FlagsThe flag of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, adopted in 1997.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | ASEAN Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | International Organisation Flags |
| Adopted On | July 31, 1997 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 4 |
| Main Colors | Blue, Red, White, Yellow |
| Design Type | Blue field with a red-and-white circle enclosing ten rice stalks |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #0033A0 | |
| Red | #EE1C25 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | |
| Yellow | #FCD116 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Blue colour | Represents peace and stability |
|---|---|
| Red colour | Represents courage and dynamism |
| White colour | Represents purity |
| Yellow colour | Represents prosperity |
| Ten rice stalks | The ten member states bound together in friendship and solidarity |
| Circle | The unity of Southeast Asia |
Facts about the Flag of ASEAN Flag
- The ten stalks of padi rice bound together in the centre represent the ten member states drawn together, and the circle around them stands for unity.
- The blue, red, white and yellow were chosen because they appear on the flags of all the member states.
- The flag of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, adopted in 1997.
- The flag belongs to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It is used in Southeast Asia.
- It was founded on 8 August 1967.
- It is based in Jakarta.
- It has 10 member states.
- The flag was adopted in July 31, 1997.
- The design is 29 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Blue field with a red-and-white circle enclosing ten rice stalks.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 4 colours: blue, red, white and yellow.
- The blue stands for peace and stability.
- The red stands for courage and dynamism.
- The white stands for purity.
- The yellow stands for prosperity.
- Ten rice stalks: The ten member states bound together in friendship and solidarity.
- Circle: The unity of Southeast Asia.
Frequently asked questions about the ASEAN Flag
What is the ASEAN Flag?
The flag of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, adopted in 1997.
Whose flag is the ASEAN Flag?
It is the flag of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, used in Southeast Asia.
When was the Association of Southeast Asian Nations founded?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations was founded on 8 August 1967.
When was the ASEAN Flag adopted?
The ASEAN Flag was adopted in July 31, 1997.
What do the colours of the ASEAN Flag mean?
Blue for peace and stability, red for courage and dynamism, white for purity and yellow for prosperity.
What do the symbols on the ASEAN Flag mean?
Ten rice stalks — The ten member states bound together in friendship and solidarity. Circle — The unity of Southeast Asia.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Jakarta and it has 10 member states.
What are the proportions of the ASEAN Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the ASEAN Flag?
The ten stalks of padi in the emblem stand for the ten member states bound together in friendship.
Is the ASEAN Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under International Organisation Flags.
