The flag of Latvia consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width, with the top and bottom stripes colored maroon (Pantone 19-1522 TPX) and the middle stripe colored white (Pantone White). The aspect ratio of the flag is 1:2. The geometric properties of the flag are as follows: the height of each stripe is equal to one-third of the total height of the flag; the distance between the center of the maroon stripes is equal to one-fifth of the flag's total width. The flag does not contain any other elements or symbols.