New Flag of Minnesota

On May 11, 2024, Minnesota adopted a new design for its state flag. The new flag incorporates colors and symbols that reflect the state’s heritage, natural beauty, and diverse culture.

Colors of the New Minnesota Flag

The new design of the Minnesota flag features several colors. Below are the color names and their respective codes:

Light Blue: #73c6e5

Dark Blue: #002c5a

White: #ffffff

Meaning of the Colors in the New Minnesota Flag

Light Blue: Represents the state’s numerous lakes and skies, emphasizing Minnesota’s natural beauty and the serenity of its landscapes.

Dark Blue: Symbolizes the strength and resilience of the people of Minnesota, as well as the state’s historical significance.

White: Symbolizes purity, peace, and the snowy winters that are characteristic of Minnesota.

Design Elements

The new flag design includes a combination of these colors in a modern and symbolic layout. Central to the flag is an emblem featuring the North Star, which highlights Minnesota’s motto “L’Étoile du Nord” (The Star of the North). Surrounding the emblem are elements that represent the state’s agricultural heritage and natural resources, including sheaves of wheat and pine trees.

Adoption and Reception

The new flag was officially adopted on May 11, 2024, after a comprehensive design process that involved public input and contributions from local artists. The reception to the new design has been largely positive, with many Minnesotans appreciating the modern representation of their state’s identity and heritage.

Own work based on: The New Official Flag and Great Seal — Report of the Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission to the Minnesota Legislature and Governor