| Colors | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 |
| Green | #007749 | 0, 119, 73 | 100, 0, 39, 53 |
| Yellow | #FFB81C | 255, 184, 28 | 0, 28, 89, 0 |
| Blue | #001489 | 0, 20, 137 | 100, 85, 0, 46 |
| Red | #E03C31 | 224, 60, 49 | 0, 73, 78, 12 |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
The flag of South Africa features a unique and vibrant design that incorporates six colors: black, green, yellow, blue, red, and white. These colors are not only visually striking but also rich in symbolic meaning. Black, green, and yellow are derived from the flag of the African National Congress, representing the country’s native African population. Green symbolizes the fertile land, while yellow denotes the natural resources, particularly gold. The color black represents the people of South Africa. The red, blue, and white colors were taken from the flags of previous colonial states—specifically, the British and the Dutch Boer Republics. Red symbolizes the people and their struggles, blue the sky and the ocean surrounding South Africa, and white reflects the European contribution to the country’s heritage. The overall design symbolizes unity: the Y-shape converging as a single nation moving forward into the future.