proportions confirmed by the Republic on 29 May 1936 (182 years).
Designed byNo individual designer; flag inherited from the Ottoman Empire.
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
Red#E30A17 · Pantone 186 C
Red is the traditional colour of the Turks since Ottoman times.
White#FFFFFF
The white crescent and star stand out on the red field, ancient symbols of Islam.
Symbols & elements
Crescent and star
The white crescent and five-pointed star on red, inherited from the late Ottoman Empire. Legend links them to a reflection seen in a pool of blood after a battle; both have since become emblems of the Muslim world.
Construction details
Proportions 2:3. A red field bearing a white crescent and, in its opening, a white five-pointed star, both offset toward the hoist.
Construction sheet
Etiquette & protocol
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Turkey
The flag is honoured on 29 October, Republic 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 crescent and star, inherited from the Ottoman Empire, inspired the flags of many Muslim-majority countries.
