Flag construction guide
How to Draw the Italy Flag: Ratio, Dimensions & Construction
A precise step-by-step construction guide for the Italian Tricolore, including its 2:3 format, three equal vertical bands and official color references.
Italy clusterOfficial sourcesVisual reference
Italian TricoloreGreen · White · Red
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Italy flag ratio and construction
The Italian Constitution requires three vertical bands of equal dimensions. Government ceremonial sizes use a 2:3 height-to-length format.
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How to draw the Italian flag
Step 1 — RectangleDraw a rectangle 3 units wide for every 2 units high.
Step 2 — Equal thirdsDivide the width into three equal vertical sections.
Step 3 — ColorsFill the sections green, white and red from left to right.
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Simple vector coordinates
On a normalized 3 × 2 canvas, use:
| Band | X range | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Left | 0–1 | Green |
| Center | 1–2 | White |
| Right | 2–3 | Red |
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Which colors should you use?
For physical production, use Pantone 17-6153 green, 11-0601 white and 18-1662 red. For screen graphics, practical approximations are #009246, #FFFFFF and #CE2B37.
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Drawing FAQ
Are the three Italy flag bands equal?
Yes. Article 12 requires three vertical bands of equal dimensions.
Which side is green?
Green is nearest the flagpole.
Does the modern Italian flag include a coat of arms?
No. The republican national flag is the plain green-white-red tricolour.
