🇵🇦 The colours of Panama
2 meanings recorded.
Panama’s flag uses red, blue, and white, each with specific meaning. Red and blue stand for the two main political parties, while white symbolises peace. The blue star represents honesty and purity, and the red star stands for authority and law. These colours and symbols reflect the country’s political history and ideals.
Where no official value is given, the swatch shows the colour family, not the exact shade.
- Red and blue represent Panama’s two main political parties.
- White stands for peace and purity.
- The flag’s stars symbolise honesty, authority, and the new republic.
- Official flag colours are Pantone 186 (red) and 300 (blue).
- Strict protocols govern the flag’s use and display.
The colours of the flag of Panama
Panama’s flag is divided into four quarters: white with a blue star, red, blue, and white with a red star. Blue stands for the Conservatives, red for the Liberals, and white for peace and purity. The blue star is said to represent the country’s honesty and purity, while the red star stands for authority and law. These meanings are officially described by the government and reflect the political situation at the time of independence.
How the colours were chosen of Panama
The first proposed flag in 1903 used red and yellow stripes and blue with golden suns, linking Panama to Colombia and Spain. This design was rejected for being too similar to the US flag. The final flag, made by María de la Ossa de Amador, shifted the blue quadrant to avoid direct party association after independence. The current arrangement and meanings were set in law in 1949. Official colour shades were specified by decree in 2017.
Official shades and rules of Panama
Panama’s flag colours are officially Pantone 186 (red) and 300 (blue). The flag must be in good condition, hoisted after 7 am and lowered before 6 pm. Strict rules govern its display, folding, and use, including ceremonies and respect shown during raising and lowering. The flag must not be used for commercial purposes or in places of nightlife.
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What colours mean in Panama
Customs vary by region, faith and family; these are the meanings most often recorded.
The flag's blue stood for the Conservative Party and its red for the Liberals. The white ground stood for peace between them.
Politics and protestSource: Flag of PanamaThe pollera, the national dress of women, is a wide white cotton skirt and blouse with embroidery in a single colour, worn with gold combs and pearl hair ornaments.
Festival and celebrationPrideSource: PolleraNo colour page is tied to Panama yet. The catalogue grows every day.