The flag of Laos has a ratio of 2:3 and consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width. The top and bottom stripes are red, while the middle stripe is blue. In the center of the blue stripe is a white disc, which represents the moon, and inside it is a stylized depiction of a standing white elephant, which represents strength and power. The colors of the flag are defined as Pantone 186C (red) and Pantone 286C (blue), with the dimensions being 2 units high by 3 units wide. The white circle has a radius of 0.75 units and is centered at a point that is one unit from the top and bottom edges and 1.5 units from the left and right edges of the flag.