Flag of France
Colors
#002395
#FFFFFF
#ED2939
Meaning & Symbolism
Blue and red are the colors of Paris, white was the color of the monarchy. Together they represent the union of the king with the people during the Revolution. They also symbolize Liberty (blue), Equality (white) and Fraternity (red).
History
Adopted during the French Revolution in 1794. It was briefly replaced by the white flag during the Bourbon Restoration (1814-1830). The current design with equal-width stripes was fixed in 1853.
Curiosities
The French flag inspired dozens of other tricolor flags around the world. In 2020, Macron slightly changed the blue tone to a darker one, similar to the Revolution era.
