Rainbow Pride flag
The rainbow pride flag has 6 stripes. The best-known LGBTQ+ symbol. Baker assigned each stripe a meaning; the six-stripe layout became standard after pink and turquoise fabric proved hard to source.
Gilbert Baker, 1978; six-stripe version from 1979 · Also called the gay pride flag or LGBT flag.
Colours and hex codes
Tap a code to copy it. Listed from the top stripe down.
| Colour | Meaning | HEX | RGB |
|---|---|---|---|
| red – life | |||
| orange – healing | |||
| yellow – sunlight | |||
| green – nature | |||
| blue – serenity | |||
| violet – spirit |
Related flags
- Original Rainbow flag
- Philadelphia Pride flag
- Progress Pride flag
- Intersex-Inclusive Progress flag
- Transgender flag
- Bisexual flag
See all of them side by side in the full list of pride flags, or design your own in the pride flag maker.
Rainbow Pride flag questions
What do the colours of the Rainbow Pride flag mean?
red stands for life; orange stands for healing; yellow stands for sunlight; green stands for nature; blue stands for serenity; violet stands for spirit. The best-known LGBTQ+ symbol. Baker assigned each stripe a meaning; the six-stripe layout became standard after pink and turquoise fabric proved hard to source.
What are the Rainbow Pride flag colour codes?
From top to bottom: red (#E40303), orange (#FF8C00), yellow (#FFED00), green (#008026), blue (#24408E), violet (#732982). These are the values most commonly given by the flag’s designer or community; slightly different shades circulate online.
Who created the Rainbow Pride flag?
Gilbert Baker, 1978; six-stripe version from 1979.
Can I download or edit the Rainbow Pride flag?
Yes. Download it above as a 1500 px PNG or a scalable SVG, free for any use. “Customise this flag” opens it in the pride flag maker, where you can change the stripes, add a symbol or combine it with another flag.