The flag of Sri Lanka features a golden lion holding a sword in its right fore paw, against a maroon background. The four corners of the flag contain yellow Bo leaves, each pointing towards the center. The aspect ratio of the flag is 1:2, with a height of 1 unit and a width of 2 units. The geometric properties of the flag are rectangular, with the lion and Bo leaves centered within the rectangle. The specific color codes for the flag are not officially specified by the Sri Lankan government, but the commonly accepted shades are maroon (#8B0000), gold (#FFD700) and green (#008000).