Deaf Culture Flag
Identity and Pride FlagsA flag for the international Deaf community and sign language users.
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Ratio 3:5 Fly
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Deaf Culture Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | Identity and Pride Flags |
| Adopted On | 2021 |
| Designer | Arnaud Balard |
| Flag Proportion | 3:5 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Blue, Dark Blue |
| Design Type | Horizontal stripes |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #00A6E8 | |
| Dark Blue | #003C64 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Blue colour | Represents deaf identity and sign language |
|---|---|
| Dark Blue colour | Represents the centre band |
| Hand shape | The flag is usually shown with a stylised hand for sign language |
Facts about the Flag of Deaf Culture Flag
- Several designs are in circulation and none is universally adopted; the most widely used dates from 2021 and uses a hand shape rendered abstractly rather than literally.
- A flag for the international Deaf community and sign language users.
- The flag is used worldwide.
- It was founded in 2021 by Arnaud Balard.
- The flag was adopted in 2021. It was designed by Arnaud Balard.
- The design is 5 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Horizontal stripes.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 3:5, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: blue and dark blue.
- The blue stands for deaf identity and sign language.
- The dark blue stands for the centre band.
- Hand shape: The flag is usually shown with a stylised hand for sign language.
- The design followed years of consultation within the international Deaf community.
- It is filed here under Identity and Pride Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Deaf Culture Flag
What is the Deaf Culture Flag?
A flag for the international Deaf community and sign language users.
When was it founded?
Deaf Culture Flag was founded in 2021 by Arnaud Balard.
When was the Deaf Culture Flag adopted?
The Deaf Culture Flag was adopted in 2021 and was designed by Arnaud Balard.
What do the colours of the Deaf Culture Flag mean?
Blue for deaf identity and sign language and dark blue for the centre band.
What do the symbols on the Deaf Culture Flag mean?
Hand shape — The flag is usually shown with a stylised hand for sign language.
What are the proportions of the Deaf Culture Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 3:5, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Deaf Culture Flag?
The design followed years of consultation within the international Deaf community.
Is the Deaf Culture Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under Identity and Pride Flags.
How many colours are on the Deaf Culture Flag?
It uses 2 colours: blue and dark blue.
Who designed the Deaf Culture Flag?
It was designed by Arnaud Balard.
