ASEAN Flag

The ASEAN flag represents a stable, peaceful, united and dynamic ASEAN. The colours of the flag -- blue, red, white and yellow -- represent the main colours of the flags of all the ASEAN countries.

The blue represents peace and stability. Red depicts courage and dynamism. White shows purity and yellow symbolises prosperity.

The ten stalks of padi represent the dream of ASEAN's Founding Fathers for an ASEAN comprising all the ten countries in Southeast Asia bound together in friendship and solidarity. The circle represents the unity of ASEAN.

The specification of Pantone Colour
adopted for the colours of the ASEAN flag are:
Blue: Pantone 19-4053 TC
Red: Pantone 18-1655 TC
White: Pantone 11-4202 TC
Yellow: Pantone 13-0758 TC

For the printed version, the specifications of colours (except white) will follow those for the colours of the ASEAN logo, i.e.:

Blue: Pantone 286 or Process Colour 100C 60M 0Y 6K
Red: Pantone Red 032 or Process Colour 0C 91M 87Y 0K
Yellow: Pantone Process Yellow or Process Colour 0C 0M 100Y 0K
 

The ratio of the width to the length of the flag is two to three and the size specifications for the official flags are:

Table Flag: 10 cm x 15 cm
Room Flag: 100 cm x 150 cm
Car Flag: 10 cm x 30 cm
Field Flag: 200 cm x 300 cm

ON THE USE AND DISPLAY OF THE ASEAN FLAG

(From Handbook on ASEAN Protocol and Practices, January 1995)

1. Bearing of the ASEAN Flag

   1. The ASEAN Flag is a sign of distinction to display the unity of ASEAN Member Countries;
   2. The ASEAN Flag is a symbol of Member Countries’ unity and support for the principles and endeavours of ASEAN.

2. Dignity of Flag
   As a general principle, the ASEAN Flag shall be used in a proper and dignified manner.

3. Use and Display of the ASEAN Flag by the ASEAN Secretariat
   The ASEAN Secretariat shall use and display the ASEAN Flag in the manner specified under these guidelines which include the following: 

   1. During ASEAN meetings;
   2. On the official vehicle of the Secretary-General during official functions;
   3. At the Secretariat building and residence of the Secretary-General; and
   4. During official ceremonies, gatherings, exhibitions or any other special occasions, organised by the ASEAN Secretariat in its effort to promote the interest of ASEAN.

4. Use and Display of the ASEAN Flag by Member Countries
   The ASEAN Flag can be displayed at the ASEAN meetings, ceremonies, and functions held in Member Countries to promote greater ASEAN awareness and solidarity, in accordance with the provisions specified under these guidelines.

5. Mourning
   Upon the death of a Head of State or Head of Government of a Member State, the ASEAN Flag shall be flown at half-mast at the ASEAN Secretariat building. 

6. Flag Arrangement for ASEAN Meetings
   The ASEAN Flag shall be displayed together with flags of Member Countries in the English alphabetical order starting from Brunei Darussalam on the extreme right.  The ASEAN Table flag shall be displayed at the right side of the Secretary-General/ASEAN Secretariat plaque.  The ASEAN Flag, in such cases, should be displayed in line with the grouping, to the extreme left of the countries’ flag, as illustrated in the following diagram: