The flag of Sri Lanka consists of a golden lion holding a sword in its right forepaw on a maroon background, surrounded by four gold bo leaves in each corner, with a yellow border. The aspect ratio is 1:2, and the geometric properties are rectangular. The color codes for the flag are:

• Maroon: Pantone 202C / RGB #CE1126
• Gold: Pantone 116C / RGB #FFC600
• Yellow: Pantone 1235C / RGB #F1C40F

The lion symbolizes bravery, while the sword represents sovereignty, and the four bo leaves represent the four noble truths in Buddhism.