National colours

National colours are frequently part of a country’s set of national symbols.

Many states and nations have formally adopted a set of colours as their official "national colours" while others have de facto national colours that have become well-known through popular use. National colours often appear on a variety of different media, from the nation’s flag to the colours used in sports.

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See also

  • Tricolour
  • List of international auto racing colours
  • Lists of national symbols
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