The flag of Saint Lucia has a rectangular shape with an aspect ratio of 2:1. It is divided into two equal parts, the top part being blue (#0072c6) and the bottom part being gold (#ffd700) in color. The blue represents the sky and the sea, while the gold represents sunshine and prosperity. In the center of the flag, there is a black isosceles triangle pointing towards the hoist side, which is bordered by two white lines. The width of the white lines is equal to that of the yellow bands. The height of the triangle is equal to half of the height of the flag. The distance from the top edge of the flag to the base of the triangle is equal to one-quarter of the height of the flag.