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Proportions
2:3
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
#0055A4 · Pantone Reflex Blue CBlue and red are the colours of Paris, worn by the National Guard in 1789.
#FFFFFFWhite, the traditional colour of the monarchy, sealed the union of king and people during the Revolution.
#EF4135 · Pantone 032 CWith blue, red represents the city of Paris and the 1789 Revolution.
Construction details
Proportions 2:3. Three equal vertical bands, blue at the hoist, white in the middle, red at the fly. At sea, the bands are not equal (30:33:37) so they look even when flying.
Construction sheet
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — France
Common conventions
Its blue and red are the colours of Paris; white was the royal colour, so the flag unites revolution and monarchy.
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