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Gilbert Baker nine-stripe rainbow
Gilbert Baker's 2017 return to his original rainbow, with every 1978 color restored and a lavender stripe added for diversity. Some details still need verification, and any help is greatly appreciated.
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This flag is widely shared, but we have not been able to confirm some details from reliable sources yet:
- The exact stripe order Baker used (we show lavender on top, as most color references list it)
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- Creator
- Gilbert Baker
- Introduced
- 2017
- Design
- 9 stripes
- License
- License not yet verified
What the colors mean
Lavender #CD66FF
Diversity.
Hot pink #FF69B4
Sex.
Red #FF0000
Life.
Orange #FF8E00
Healing.
Yellow #FFFF00
Sunlight.
Green #008E00
Nature.
Turquoise #00C0C0
Magic and art.
Indigo #400098
Serenity.
Violet #8E008E
Spirit.
History
In March 2017, Gilbert Baker created a nine-stripe version of his rainbow flag. It brings back the hot pink and turquoise that were dropped from the original in 1978 and 1979, and adds lavender, which Baker said stands for diversity.
The other colors keep the meanings Baker gave them in 1978.
Questions and answers
What do the colors of the Baker nine-stripe flag mean?
Lavender: Diversity. Hot pink: Sex. Red: Life. Orange: Healing. Yellow: Sunlight. Green: Nature. Turquoise: Magic and art. Indigo: Serenity. Violet: Spirit.
Who created the Baker nine-stripe flag?
Credited to Gilbert Baker, 2017.
What are the Baker nine-stripe flag hex codes?
#CD66FF (lavender), #FF69B4 (hot pink), #FF0000 (red), #FF8E00 (orange), #FFFF00 (yellow), #008E00 (green), #00C0C0 (turquoise), #400098 (indigo), #8E008E (violet).
Can I download the Baker nine-stripe flag?
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Sources
- Gay men's flags, Wikipedia
- Gilbert Baker's 9-stripe rainbow pride flag colors, Flag Color Codes
Last reviewed 2026-10-31 by Erika Castillo, editor. Spot an error? Suggest a correction.