Peace Flag (PACE)

Signal, Sport and Symbolic Flags

First carried on a 1961 peace march from Perugia to Assisi, and now used by peace movements worldwide.

Hoist Ratio 2:3 Fly

Basic Flag Information

Flag Name	Peace Flag (PACE)
Category	Signal, Sport and Symbolic Flags
Adopted On	1961
Designer	Aldo Capitini
Flag Proportion	2:3
Flag Shape	Rectangle
Number of Colors	7
Main Colors	Violet, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, White
Design Type	Six rainbow stripes with the word PACE

Flag Color Information

Color	Appearance	HEX Code
Violet		#7B2D8E
Blue		#0057B8
Green		#00A651
Yellow		#FFE800
Orange		#FF8200
Red		#E30613
White		#FFFFFF

Flag Design and Symbols

Violet colour	Represents the top band
Blue colour	Represents one of the six bands
Green colour	Represents one of the six bands
Yellow colour	Represents one of the six bands
Orange colour	Represents one of the six bands
Red colour	Represents the bottom band
White colour	Represents the lettering
PACE	Italian for peace
Stripe order	Deliberately the reverse of the pride rainbow, with violet at the top

Facts about the Flag of Peace Flag (PACE)

The rainbow peace flag carrying the word PACE was popularised by Italian peace marches from 1961 and again on a very large scale in 2002.
Its stripe order runs the opposite way to the pride flag, with purple at the top rather than red.
First carried on a 1961 peace march from Perugia to Assisi, and now used by peace movements worldwide.
The flag belongs to the peace movement. It is used worldwide, most used in Italy.
It was founded in 1961 by Aldo Capitini, for the first Perugia to Assisi peace march.
The flag was adopted in 1961. It was designed by Aldo Capitini.
The design is 65 years old as of 2026.
Construction: Six rainbow stripes with the word PACE.
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
The flag uses 7 colours: violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, red and white.
The violet stands for the top band.
The blue stands for one of the six bands.
The green stands for one of the six bands.
The yellow stands for one of the six bands.
PACE: Italian for peace.
Stripe order: Deliberately the reverse of the pride rainbow, with violet at the top.
The word PACE means peace in Italian; the rainbow order is the reverse of the pride flag.
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 Peace Flag (PACE)

What is the Peace Flag (PACE)?

First carried on a 1961 peace march from Perugia to Assisi, and now used by peace movements worldwide.

Whose flag is the Peace Flag (PACE)?

It is the flag of the peace movement, used worldwide, most used in Italy.

When was the peace movement founded?

The peace movement was founded in 1961 by Aldo Capitini, for the first Perugia to Assisi peace march.

When was the Peace Flag (PACE) adopted?

The Peace Flag (PACE) was adopted in 1961 and was designed by Aldo Capitini.

What do the colours of the Peace Flag (PACE) mean?

Violet for the top band, blue for one of the six bands, green for one of the six bands, yellow for one of the six bands, orange for one of the six bands, red for the bottom band and white for the lettering.

What do the symbols on the Peace Flag (PACE) mean?

PACE — Italian for peace. Stripe order — Deliberately the reverse of the pride rainbow, with violet at the top.

What are the proportions of the Peace Flag (PACE)?

It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.

What else is worth knowing about the Peace Flag (PACE)?

The word PACE means peace in Italian; the rainbow order is the reverse of the pride flag.

Is the Peace Flag (PACE) 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 Peace Flag (PACE)?

It uses 7 colours: violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, red and white.