CARICOM Flag
International Organisation FlagsThe flag of the Caribbean Community, an economic union of fifteen Caribbean states.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | CARICOM Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | International Organisation Flags |
| Adopted On | 1983 |
| Designer | WproIl Design |
| Flag Proportion | 3:5 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 4 |
| Main Colors | Light Blue, Blue, Gold, Black |
| Design Type | Blue field with a gold ring and narrow bands |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Light Blue | #1B7FC4 | |
| Blue | #2D9BD8 | |
| Gold | #FFD100 | |
| Black | #111111 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Light Blue colour | Represents the sky |
|---|---|
| Blue colour | Represents the Caribbean Sea |
| Gold colour | Represents the ring and the sun |
| Black colour | Represents the linked bands |
| Broken ring | The unity of the member states |
| Two narrow bands | The letter C for Caribbean and Community |
Facts about the Flag of CARICOM Flag
- The narrow yellow disc on blue represents the sun, with a green triangle beneath it for the region's vegetation, and two linked black rings for the unity of the Caribbean Community.
- The flag of the Caribbean Community, an economic union of fifteen Caribbean states.
- The flag belongs to the Caribbean Community. It is used in the Caribbean.
- It was founded on 4 July 1973, under the Treaty of Chaguaramas.
- It is based in Georgetown, Guyana.
- It has 15 member states.
- The flag was adopted in 1983. It was designed by WproIl Design.
- The design is 43 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Blue field with a gold ring and narrow bands.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 3:5, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 4 colours: light blue, blue, gold and black.
- The light blue stands for the sky.
- The blue stands for the Caribbean Sea.
- The gold stands for the ring and the sun.
- The black stands for the linked bands.
- Broken ring: The unity of the member states.
- Two narrow bands: The letter C for Caribbean and Community.
- The two narrow rings of the emblem stand for unity, on a background of the Caribbean sea and sun.
Frequently asked questions about the CARICOM Flag
What is the CARICOM Flag?
The flag of the Caribbean Community, an economic union of fifteen Caribbean states.
Whose flag is the CARICOM Flag?
It is the flag of the Caribbean Community, used in the Caribbean.
When was the Caribbean Community founded?
The Caribbean Community was founded on 4 July 1973, under the Treaty of Chaguaramas.
When was the CARICOM Flag adopted?
The CARICOM Flag was adopted in 1983 and was designed by WproIl Design.
What do the colours of the CARICOM Flag mean?
Light blue for the sky, blue for the Caribbean Sea, gold for the ring and the sun and black for the linked bands.
What do the symbols on the CARICOM Flag mean?
Broken ring — The unity of the member states. Two narrow bands — The letter C for Caribbean and Community.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Georgetown, Guyana and it has 15 member states.
What are the proportions of the CARICOM Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 3:5, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the CARICOM Flag?
The two narrow rings of the emblem stand for unity, on a background of the Caribbean sea and sun.
Is the CARICOM Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under International Organisation Flags.
