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Proportions
2:3
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
#AA151B · Pantone 186 CRed and yellow take up the historic colours of the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile.
#F1BF00 · Pantone 116 CYellow (gold) forms the broad central band bearing the coat of arms.
Symbols & elements
The shield quarters the historic kingdoms — Castile, León, Aragon and Navarre — with a pomegranate for Granada and the Bourbon fleurs-de-lis at the centre. Two Pillars of Hercules flank it, bearing the motto Plus Ultra, further beyond, adopted when Spain reached the New World.
Construction details
Proportions 2:3. Three horizontal bands red, yellow, red, the yellow band being twice as wide (1:2:1 ratio). The coat of arms, offset toward the hoist on the yellow band, gathers the emblems of the old kingdoms (Castile, León, Aragon, Navarre, Granada), a Bourbon fleur-de-lis, a royal crown, and the Pillars of Hercules bearing the motto 'Plus Ultra'.
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How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Spain
Common conventions
Its red and yellow were chosen in 1785 so that ships would stand out at sea, not to be confused with other fleets.
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