Dominican Republic Flag Colors & Meaning: Blue, Red and White Explained
Understand the official symbolism of ultramarine blue, vermilion red and white on the Dominican flag and how the colors are arranged around the central cross and coat of arms.
What does ultramarine blue mean?
Official Dominican sources associate ultramarine blue with the sky above the homeland, divine protection and the nation’s ideals of progress.
What does vermilion red mean?
Vermilion red represents the blood shed by Dominican patriots during the struggle for national independence.
What does the white cross mean?
White represents peace and union among Dominicans. The broad cross reaches all four edges and visually separates the alternating blue and red quarters.
How are the colors arranged?
The upper hoist quarter is blue, the upper fly quarter is red, the lower hoist quarter is red and the lower fly quarter is blue. The national coat of arms sits at the center of the white cross.
| Blue | Ultramarine blue |
|---|---|
| Red | Vermilion red |
| White | Central cross |
| Ratio | 2:3 |
Flag colors FAQ
What does red represent?
The blood shed by patriots for independence.
What does blue represent?
The sky, divine protection and ideals of progress.
What does white represent?
Peace and union among Dominicans.
Presidency of the Dominican Republic — National Symbols
