Colorado State Flag - Official Design, Symbolism & History #1398196 (License: Personal Use)

The Colorado state flag consists of three horizontal stripes-top and bottom navy blue, middle white-with a large red letter C centered over all stripes, enclosing a golden disk symbolizing the sun. Designed by Andrew Carlisle Carson and officially adopted in 1911, the flag’s colors represent the state’s natural features: blue for the sky, white for snow-capped mountains, red for the earth, and gold for the abundant sunshine. Its simple yet striking design makes it one of the most recognizable U.S. state flags.

Used on government websites, educational resources, travel guides, and civic pages to represent Colorado’s identity; matches user intent for learning about state symbols, historical facts, or visual references for design projects.