OPEC Flag
International Organisation FlagsThe flag of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, founded in 1960.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | OPEC Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | International Organisation Flags |
| Adopted On | 1970 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Blue, White |
| Design Type | Blue field with the organisation’s name in white |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #0C4DA2 | |
| White | #FFFFFF |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Blue colour | Represents the field |
|---|---|
| White colour | Represents the lettering |
| Lettering | The organisation’s acronym rendered as its emblem |
Facts about the Flag of OPEC Flag
- The emblem is a stylised arrangement of the organisation's initials in a form that reads as an interlocking pattern rather than as plain lettering.
- The flag of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, founded in 1960.
- The flag belongs to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. It is used worldwide.
- It was founded on 14 September 1960, in Baghdad.
- It is based in Vienna.
- It has 12 member states.
- The flag was adopted in 1970.
- The design is 56 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Blue field with the organisation’s name in white.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: blue and white.
- The blue stands for the field.
- The white stands for the lettering.
- Lettering: The organisation’s acronym rendered as its emblem.
- It was founded by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela.
- It is filed here under International Organisation Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the OPEC Flag
What is the OPEC Flag?
The flag of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, founded in 1960.
Whose flag is the OPEC Flag?
It is the flag of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, used worldwide.
When was the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries founded?
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries was founded on 14 September 1960, in Baghdad.
When was the OPEC Flag adopted?
The OPEC Flag was adopted in 1970.
What do the colours of the OPEC Flag mean?
Blue for the field and white for the lettering.
What do the symbols on the OPEC Flag mean?
Lettering — The organisation’s acronym rendered as its emblem.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Vienna and it has 12 member states.
What are the proportions of the OPEC Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the OPEC Flag?
It was founded by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela.
Is the OPEC Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under International Organisation Flags.
