Bahamas Flag Colors: HEX, RGB, Pantone & Print Guide
The official production references for Bahamas aquamarine, gold and black—plus practical HEX and RGB equivalents for websites, graphics and digital design.
Bahamas flag color codes
| Color | Pantone | HEX | RGB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquamarine | PMS 3145 | #00778B | 0, 119, 139 |
| Gold | PMS 123 | #FFC72C | 255, 199, 44 |
| Black | Standard Black | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 |
The Pantone references are the important production specification. HEX and RGB values are useful digital approximations for screen design; they should not be treated as a substitute for the Pantone standard when exact physical reproduction matters.
Aquamarine: PMS 3145
Aquamarine
Pantone: 3145
HEX: #00778B
RGB: 0, 119, 139
Aquamarine represents the waters surrounding the islands. The Embassy of The Bahamas describes the sea as one of the country’s rich resources symbolized in the flag.
Gold: PMS 123
Gold
Pantone: 123
HEX: #FFC72C
RGB: 255, 199, 44
Gold represents the country’s land-based resources and the sun. The central gold band forms one-third of the flag height.
Black: Standard Black
Black
Pantone: Standard Black
HEX: #000000
RGB: 0, 0, 0
Black represents the vigour and force of a united people. The black triangle points into the body of the flag and is associated with enterprise and determination.
Are HEX and RGB values official?
Not in the same sense as the Pantone references. Pantone describes standardized physical colors. HEX and RGB describe light emitted by screens, and the exact appearance depends on the display, color profile and software.
What about CMYK values?
CMYK conversions vary by print profile, press, paper and conversion method. That is why different websites can give different CMYK percentages for the same Pantone color. There is no single universal CMYK tuple that should be presented as the legal Bahamas specification.
If exact print matching is required, ask the printer to match PMS 3145 and PMS 123 directly or convert them using the color profile appropriate for that print process.
Why do some Bahamas flags look bright blue?
Older reference works, event manuals, inexpensive printed flags and online graphics sometimes use noticeably lighter blues and yellows. Bahamas Information Services reported that the government approved PMS 3145, PMS 123 and standard black in April 2006, producing a deeper aquamarine and warmer gold than many older reproductions.
What do the Bahamas flag colors mean?
| Color | Symbolism |
|---|---|
| Aquamarine | The sea and rich marine resources surrounding the islands. |
| Gold | The sun and land-based natural resources. |
| Black | The strength, vigour and force of the united Bahamian people. |
Using the Bahamas colors in web design
#00778B
Aquamarine background
RGB 0, 119, 139
#FFC72C
Gold background
RGB 255, 199, 44
#000000
Black background
RGB 0, 0, 0
Accessibility tip
Do not assume every national color combination automatically provides readable text contrast. Test text/background combinations separately.
FAQ
What exact blue is on the Bahamas flag?
The color is officially described as aquamarine, with PMS 3145 reported as the approved Pantone reference.
What is the Bahamas flag HEX code?
Common digital approximations are #00778B for aquamarine, #FFC72C for gold and #000000 for black.
What are the Bahamas flag RGB values?
Useful screen values are RGB 0,119,139 for aquamarine; 255,199,44 for gold; and 0,0,0 for black.
What are the Bahamas flag CMYK values?
CMYK varies by print profile, so there is no single universal conversion. For exact print reproduction, use PMS 3145 and PMS 123 as the starting point.
Why is the Bahamas flag sometimes shown with a lighter blue?
Older or unofficial reproductions may use different color references. Government information reports that PMS 3145 and PMS 123 were approved in 2006.
