Netherlands flag: free download for printing and coloring
Free download in SVG, PNG, JPG, WEBP and PDF. Print it from A5 to A1 or color it in with a printable outline: perfect for school projects, classrooms, crafts and presentations.
Key details
| Official name | Koninkrijk der Nederlanden(Kingdom of the Netherlands) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Flag ratio | 2:3 |
Netherlands flag colors
- Red
- HEX
- #AE1C28
- RGB
- 174, 28, 40
- White
- HEX
- #FFFFFF
- RGB
- 255, 255, 255
- Blue
- HEX
- #21468B
- RGB
- 33, 70, 139
Netherlands flag SVG
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Netherlands flag PDF for printing
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Netherlands flag for coloring
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Netherlands flag in WEBP, PNG, JPG
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Netherlands: about the flag
The Dutch flag is perhaps the oldest tricolor in continuous use. Its colors come from William I, Prince of Orange, who led the Dutch revolt against Spain in the 16th century. The original flag was orange, white, and blue, but the orange stripe tended to fade to red, and by the 17th century red had become the permanent color.
The red stripe stands for courage, the white for peace, and the blue for loyalty. The flag is similar to the flag of Luxembourg, which uses a lighter blue. The Dutch flag is called the Statenvlag, or States Flag, and it was used by the Dutch East India Company on its ships.
The flag was officially adopted on 19 February 1937, though it had been in use for centuries. It flies on government buildings and is celebrated on King's Day.