Generic Nordic Cross
Signal, Sport and Symbolic FlagsA reference design showing the Nordic cross layout shared by Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Generic Nordic Cross |
|---|---|
| Category | Signal, Sport and Symbolic Flags |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Blue, Gold |
| Design Type | Off-centre cross with the crossing shifted toward the hoist |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #0B4C8C | |
| Gold | #FFCE00 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Blue colour | Represents the field |
|---|---|
| Gold colour | Represents the cross |
| Offset cross | The defining feature of every Nordic flag — the vertical bar sits toward the hoist, a pattern begun by Denmark |
Facts about the Flag of Generic Nordic Cross
- The off-centre cross derives from the Danish Dannebrog and is now shared by Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.
- The arm nearest the hoist is always shorter, so the cross reads as centred when the flag is flying.
- A reference design showing the Nordic cross layout shared by Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.
- The flag belongs to the Nordic countries. It is used in Northern Europe.
- It was founded in the Danish Dannebrog, in use since at least 1370.
- Construction: Off-centre cross with the crossing shifted toward the hoist.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: blue and gold.
- The blue stands for the field.
- The gold stands for the cross.
- Offset cross: The defining feature of every Nordic flag — the vertical bar sits toward the hoist, a pattern begun by Denmark.
- Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Åland all use the pattern, and the arm nearest the hoist is always shorter.
- It is filed here under Signal, Sport and Symbolic Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Generic Nordic Cross
What is the Generic Nordic Cross?
A reference design showing the Nordic cross layout shared by Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.
Whose flag is the Generic Nordic Cross?
It is the flag of the Nordic countries, used in Northern Europe.
When was the Nordic countries founded?
The Nordic countries was founded in the Danish Dannebrog, in use since at least 1370.
What do the colours of the Generic Nordic Cross mean?
Blue for the field and gold for the cross.
What do the symbols on the Generic Nordic Cross mean?
Offset cross — The defining feature of every Nordic flag — the vertical bar sits toward the hoist, a pattern begun by Denmark.
What are the proportions of the Generic Nordic Cross?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Generic Nordic Cross?
Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Åland all use the pattern, and the arm nearest the hoist is always shorter.
Is the Generic Nordic Cross a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under Signal, Sport and Symbolic Flags.
How many colours are on the Generic Nordic Cross?
It uses 2 colours: blue and gold.
What are the colour codes of the Generic Nordic Cross?
The HEX values are Blue #0B4C8C and Gold #FFCE00, and the full colour table is on this page.
