Flag of Russia
Europe & Central Asia · first adopted 11 May 1696
The flag of Russia is white, blue and red. It was first adopted on 11 May 1696, making it one of the older national flags in use. Russia, whose capital is Moscow, is home to about 143 million people.
Colours
- white#ffffff
- blue#0039a6
- red#d52b1e
Colour names are approximate, taken from the hex values in the image.
Flags with the same colours
Other flags of Europe & Central Asia
Flag of Russia: questions and answers
What colours are on the Russia flag?
White, Blue and Red. Hex values as drawn: white #ffffff, blue #0039a6, red #d52b1e.
When was the flag of Russia adopted?
The flag was first adopted on 11 May 1696 (Wikidata). Some flags have had minor design changes since their first adoption.
Which flags have the same colours as Russia's?
Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, France and Faroe Islands use the same set of colours.
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0); flag-icons 7.2.3 by Panayiotis Lipiridis (MIT License). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.