Saint Lucia Flag: Meaning, Pitons, Colors, History, Ratio & Facts
A complete guide to Saint Lucia’s cerulean-blue flag, its Pitons-inspired triangles, Sir Dunstan St. Omer’s 1967 design, exact 2:1 proportions and Flag Day traditions.
What does the Saint Lucia flag look like?
The national flag has a cerulean-blue field with a centered device made from superimposed white, black and gold triangles. The black triangle is bordered in white, while the smaller gold triangle sits in front.
What do the Saint Lucia flag colors mean?
Cerulean blue represents the surrounding sea and sky, gold reflects sunshine and prosperity, while black and white express the cultural influences that form Saint Lucian society. For the full official symbolism, see the Saint Lucia flag colors guide.
Why are the Pitons represented on the flag?
The paired triangular forms evoke Gros Piton and Petit Piton, Saint Lucia’s famous volcanic peaks, while the rising geometry also represents hope and aspiration. See the Pitons symbolism guide for the design in detail.
Who designed the Saint Lucia flag and when?
Saint Lucian artist Sir Dunstan St. Omer designed the flag in 1967. It was first hoisted on March 1, 1967 and retained when Saint Lucia became independent in 1979. Read the full Saint Lucia flag history for the design’s evolution.
What is the official Saint Lucia flag ratio?
Official dimensions correspond to a 2:1 length-to-height ratio. The central triangles follow specified proportions and spacing. For construction geometry and practical measurements, see how to draw the Saint Lucia flag.
When is Saint Lucia Flag Day?
March 1 is associated with Saint Lucia Flag Day because the national flag was first hoisted on that date in 1967. For display rules, precedence and respectful handling, see the Saint Lucia Flag Day and etiquette guide.
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Who designed the Saint Lucia flag?
Sir Dunstan St. Omer, a leading Saint Lucian artist and muralist.
What do the triangles mean?
They evoke the Pitons and symbolize hope and aspiration.
What is the Saint Lucia flag ratio?
2:1.
When was the flag first flown?
March 1, 1967.
When did Saint Lucia become independent?
February 22, 1979.
