Designed byNo individual designer; selected by contest (1976).
Design & Symbolism
Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
2:3
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
Blue#4EBEF3 · Pantone 298 C
The light-blue field depicts the sea surrounding the island and the sky.
Yellow#FBD832 · Pantone 116 C
The two yellow stripes depict abundance and freedom.
Red#E52B32 · Pantone 186 C
The red four-pointed star depicts the island itself; its points, the four cardinal directions its people came from.
Symbols & elements
Star
Construction details
Proportions 2:3. A light-blue field with two thin yellow horizontal stripes in the lower half, and a red four-pointed star edged in white at the upper hoist.
Construction sheet
Etiquette & protocol
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Aruba
The territorial flag does not take precedence over the flag of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
It is honoured on 18 March, flag and anthem day.
Common conventions
Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.
Did you know?
Its red four-pointed star depicts the island itself; its points mark the four cardinal directions its people came from.
