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Flag of Utah

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Flag of Utah
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  • ISO codeUS-UT
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Utah
StateUnited States of America
Official NameState of Utah
CapitalSalt Lake City
ContinentNorth America
RegionUnited States
ISO CodeUS-UT / US-UT
Internet Domain.us
Calling Code+1
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Official Language(s)English
DemonymUtahn
Area219,882 km²
Population3,417,734

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Utah
Current Version Adopted9 March 2024
Design First Used2023
Flag Proportion2:3
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours4
Main ColoursNavy, Gold, White, Red
DesignerUtah State Flag Task Force
Design TypeBeehive on a blue hexagon between white mountains and a red band
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial state flag
Governing AuthorityState government of Utah, within United States of America

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
Navy#071D497, 29, 7390, 60, 0, 71No official Pantone reference
Gold#FFB81D255, 184, 290, 28, 89, 0No official Pantone reference
White#FFFFFF255, 255, 2550, 0, 0, 0No official Pantone reference
Red#AA0200170, 2, 00, 99, 100, 33No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

BeehiveIndustry, the state motto, and a symbol used in Utah since the 1840s
HexagonA single cell of the honeycomb
Five-pointed starUtah as the forty-fifth state, and its Native American peoples
NavyStands for the hexagon, for Utah’s night skies and its lakes.
GoldStands for the beehive, the state emblem of industry.
WhiteStands for the mountain peaks and the snow.
RedStands for the lower band, for the red rock country of southern Utah.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
1 March 2023The redesign is signed into law
9 March 2024The new flag takes effect, with the 1913 design retained as a ceremonial historic flag
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)2:3
Hoist (height)2 units
Fly (width)3 units
LayoutBeehive on a blue hexagon between white mountains and a red band
Band / Stripe ConstructionA red band runs along the bottom; white peaks rise above it
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationUtah Code, Section 63G-1-501

How the Flag of Utah 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 Utah

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)2 years
Adoption Date9 March 2024
Earliest Recorded Use2023
DesignerUtah State Flag Task Force
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourNavy
Flags It ResemblesNo close relatives among US state flags
Notable FeatureBeehive on a blue hexagon between white mountains and a red band