17 September 1912 (114 years). Taken from the Central American federation flag.
Designed byNo individual designer; taken from the United Provinces of Central America.
Design & Symbolism
Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
189:335
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
Blue#0F47AF · Pantone 286 C
The two blue bands depict the two oceans bordering Central America, and the sky.
White#FFFFFF
The white band depicts peace and solidarity among the Central American nations.
Symbols & elements
Coat of arms
A triangle of equality holds five volcanoes for the Central American states, a Phrygian cap of liberty radiating light, and a rainbow of peace, ringed by a laurel wreath of fourteen groups for the fourteen departments.
Construction details
Proportions 189:335. Three horizontal bands, blue, white, blue, with the coat of arms at the centre: a triangle enclosing five volcanoes, a radiating Phrygian cap and a rainbow.
Construction sheet
Etiquette & protocol
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — El Salvador
The flag is honoured on 15 September, Central American Independence Day.
It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.
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 blue-white-blue comes from the flag of the old United Provinces of Central America, which the country once belonged to.
