The flag of France is an equal vertical tricolour of blue, white, and red.
Symbolism[]
Blue represents St. Martin.
White represents Virgin Mary, Joan of Arc, and French royalty.
Red represents St. Denis.[2]
Together blue and red represent the colors of Paris.[3]
Nickname[]
- Blue, white, and red
- Bleu, blanc et rouge
Trivia[]
- If the flag is turned upside down, it would look like the ICS flag for Tango.
History[]
Flag Colors[]
Color | Color Name | HEX | Color of |
---|---|---|---|
Navy Blue | #002654 | Left stripe | |
White | #ffffff | Center stripe | |
Red | #ce1126 | Right stripe |
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