Three horizontal stripes of blue, white, and blue. On top of these stripes sits a circular red "C", filled with a golden disk. The flag of the U.S. state of Colorado was officially adopted on June …

Like many of the Western states, Colorado has an easily recognizable design for its flag. The red C stands for the name of the state—recalling the Spanish word colorado (“red”), the origin of …

The state flag was adopted on June 5, 1911 by an act of the General Assembly. The flag was adopted to be used on all occasions when the state is officially and publicly represented, with …

The Colorado flag’s clean lines and bold colors make it easily recognizable and memorable, much like the bold star and shapes of Texas’ Lone Star flag or the Zia sun symbol of New Mexico.

The state flag of Colorado is a symbol of the state’s rich history, natural beauty, and pioneering spirit. The Colorado flag, officially adopted on June 5, 1911, consists of three horizontal stripes …

On 41 of its entry roads into the state, travelers are greeted by an iconic, “Welcome to Colorful Colorado” sign. The state flag of Colorado from 1907 to 1911. The first state flag was …

A visual design guide for the flag of Colorado. This guide describes the flag’s history and official specifications including composition, iconography, colors, and construction.

The Colorado State Flag was designed by Andrew Carlisle Johnson and adopted by the Colorado General Assembly on June 5, 1911. The flag specifications seemed clear enough when …

Explore Colorado’s flag with its bold red C, golden disk, and blue and white stripes symbolizing nature and sunshine.

On August 1, 1876, Colorado became the thirty-eighth state to enter the Union under the flag of the United States. The state flag was adopted on June 5, 1911 by an act of the General …