Do you know the “official” colors of the American flag? Well, yes, we all know they are red, white, and blue… But according to the Pantone website, the specific colors for our great American flag are Pantone 193 C (red), and the Pantone 282 C (blue). However, their website notes that blues 281 C and 288 C can also be substituted.

How about the white for the stars and stripes? None is notated on the Pantone website, but according to the dtic website, the official colors of the American flag are:

Cable No. 70180 Old Glory Red
Cable No. 70001 White
Cable No. 70075 Old Glory Blue

Here’s hoping that your Fourth of July is filled with everything festive and fun with your own “independent” flair!