Colorado State Flag - Official Design, History, and Symbolism #1908718 (License: Personal Use)

The Colorado state flag consists of three horizontal stripes-blue on top and bottom, white in the center-with a large red letter C enclosing a golden-yellow disk. The blue represents the sky, white signifies snow-capped mountains, red evokes the state’s red soil, and the gold disk symbolizes the abundant sunshine. Officially adopted in 1911, it remains 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, history, or preparing for civics exams.