Flag of Luxembourg
Colors
#00A1DE
#FFFFFF
#ED2939
Meaning & Symbolism
The colors come from the coat of arms of the Grand Duchy from the 13th century. The lighter blue differentiates Luxembourg from the Netherlands, whose flag is almost identical.
History
Used since 1845, but not officially defined until 1993. The shade of blue has been a matter of debate for decades.
Curiosities
Luxembourg is the only Grand Duchy in the world. The difference with the Dutch flag is only the shade of blue (lighter in Luxembourg).