National colours of Portugal
Red and green are the main colours depicted on the Portuguese flag. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Portugal's national colours consist of red and green, which are present on the Portuguese flag.
Other names | Bandeira dae Quinas (Flag of the quinas ("Quina" being a Portuguese word meaning "a group of five")), Bandeira Verde-Rubra (Green-Red Flag) |
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Use | National flag and ensign |
Proportion | 2:3[1] |
Adopted | 30 June 1911; 112 years ago (1911-06-30)[2] |
Design | A 2:3 vertically striped bicolour of green and red, with the lesser coat of arms of Portugal centered over the colour boundary |
The current flag of Portugal was officially approved on June 30, 1911. It was chosen by a special commission consisting of members such as Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, João Chagas, and Abel Botelho, to serve as the national flag for the First Portuguese Republic, with the main colours consisting of green and red.
The incorporation of the colour green into the national flag of Portugal marked a significant departure from tradition and reflected a notable shift inspired by republican principles. The hues of red and green had been closely associated with the Portuguese Republican Party and gained momentum following the Republican Revolution of 1910, with green symbolizing optimism and hope while red represented the bloodshed of those who fought for the nation (This is not yet confirmed though). This sentiment was intended to exude patriotism and dignity, rather than political affiliation. The current flag design represents a break from the prior standard, which was intimately linked to the royal arms and showcased blue and white. The flag has undergone various modifications over time, with significant alterations occurring during critical political events, and Portugal's royalty in Portugal's History.
The colour tones of the flag are not precisely specified in any legal document. Recommendations are listed below:[3]
Scheme | Red | Green | Yellow | Blue | White | Black |
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PMS | 485 CVC | 349 CVC | 803 CVC | 288 CVC | — | Black 6 CVC |
RGB | 255-0-0 | 0-102-0 | 255-255-0 | 0-51-153 | 255-255-255 | 0-0-0 |
#FF0000 | #006600 | #FFFF00 | #003399 | #FFFFFF | #000000 | |
CMYK | 0-100-100-0 | 100-35-100-30 | 0-0-100-0 | 100-100-25-10 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-100 |