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Flag of Oklahoma

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Flag of Oklahoma
  • RegionUnited States — State Flags
  • ISO codeUS-OK
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Oklahoma
StateUnited States of America
Official NameState of Oklahoma
CapitalOklahoma City
ContinentNorth America
RegionUnited States
ISO CodeUS-OK / US-OK
Internet Domain.us
Calling Code+1
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Official Language(s)English
DemonymOklahoman
Area181,037 km²
Population4,053,824

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Oklahoma
Current Version Adopted9 May 2006
Design First Used2 April 1925
Flag Proportion2:3
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours4
Main ColoursSky Blue, Tan, White, Red
DesignerLouise Funk Fluke designed the 1925 original
Design TypeSky blue field with an Osage shield, calumet and olive branch
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial state flag
Governing AuthorityState government of Oklahoma, within United States of America

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
Sky Blue#3E6CB462, 108, 18066, 40, 0, 29No official Pantone reference
Tan#C6A664198, 166, 1000, 16, 49, 22No official Pantone reference
White#FFFFFF255, 255, 2550, 0, 0, 0No official Pantone reference
Red#BF0A30191, 10, 480, 95, 75, 25No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

Osage warrior’s shieldWith seven eagle feathers, for defence
CalumetA Native American peace pipe
Olive branchEuropean-American peace, crossed with the calumet
Sky BlueStands for the field, taken from a Choctaw flag carried during the Civil War.
TanStands for the buffalo-hide Osage warrior’s shield.
WhiteStands for the eagle feathers and the olive branch.
RedStands for the details of the calumet.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
1911A red flag with a white star is adopted
2 April 1925The Fluke design replaces it
1941The word Oklahoma is added
9 May 2006The lettering and colours are standardised
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)2:3
Hoist (height)2 units
Fly (width)3 units
LayoutSky blue field with an Osage shield, calumet and olive branch
Band / Stripe ConstructionNo stripes; the shield is centred with the pipe and branch crossed over it
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationOklahoma Statutes, Title 25, Section 91

How the Flag of Oklahoma Is Used

SettingFlownNotes
Government buildingsYesFlown on official premises
Schools and public institutionsYesCommon in daily and ceremonial use
Private and civil useYesMay be flown by members of the public
Public holidays and commemorationsYesDisplayed on national days of remembrance
Armed forcesNoDefence is a federal responsibility
Naval ensignNoStates do not maintain their own navy
Embassies abroadNoForeign relations are handled federally
Alongside the national flagYesFlown below or beside the flag of United States of America
International sportNoAthletes compete under the national flag

Other Official Flags of Oklahoma

Flag TypePurposeIn Use
State flagThe primary flag shown on this pageYes
Civil flagFlown by private citizens and organisationsYes
War flagCarried by the armed forces on landNo
Naval ensignFlown at sea by naval and merchant vesselsNo
Air force ensignUsed by the air forceNo
Presidential standardMarks the presence of the head of stateNo
Royal standardMarks the presence of the monarchNo
Historical flagsEarlier designs no longer in official useYes

Quick Facts About the Flag

Years in Use (current design)20 years
Adoption Date9 May 2006
Earliest Recorded Use2 April 1925
DesignerLouise Funk Fluke designed the 1925 original
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourSky Blue
Flags It ResemblesNo close relatives among US state flags
Notable FeatureSky blue field with an Osage shield, calumet and olive branch