No. 038 · Community
Straight ally flag
Black and white stripes with a rainbow chevron, for straight people who stand with the LGBTQ+ community. Some details still need verification, and any help is greatly appreciated.
Help us verify this flag
This flag is widely shared, but we have not been able to confirm some details from reliable sources yet:
- Who designed the flag, and when
- Which version came first: the rainbow chevron or the rainbow letter A
If you know this flag's history, its designer, or a trustworthy source, please tell us through the submission form. Any help in verifying it is greatly appreciated.
- Creator
- Unknown
- Introduced
- Late 2000s
- Design
- 6 stripes with a rainbow chevron
- License
- License not yet verified
What the colors mean
Black #000000
The black and white stripes of the straight flag, standing for heterosexual people.
White #FFFFFF
The black and white stripes of the straight flag, standing for heterosexual people.
Rainbow chevron #E40303
Support for the LGBTQ+ community, taken from the rainbow flag.
History
The straight ally flag combines the black and white striped straight flag with the rainbow flag. The rainbow part takes the form of an inverted V, as shown here, or of a capital A for “ally.”
Wikipedia dates it to the late 2000s but notes that its exact origin is unknown. It is different from the straight pride flag, which grew out of opposition to LGBTQ+ rights and is not listed here.
Questions and answers
What do the colors of the Straight ally flag mean?
Black: The black and white stripes of the straight flag, standing for heterosexual people. White: The black and white stripes of the straight flag, standing for heterosexual people. Rainbow chevron: Support for the LGBTQ+ community, taken from the rainbow flag.
Who created the Straight ally flag?
Its designer has not been confirmed. It dates to the late 2000s. If you know more, please tell us through our submission form.
What are the Straight ally flag hex codes?
#000000 (black), #FFFFFF (white), #E40303 (rainbow chevron).
Can I download the Straight ally flag?
Not from this site. License not yet verified. We are confirming the usage terms for this design. Until then it is shown for reference only.
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Related flags
Sources
- Straight flag, Wikipedia
- Heterosexual flags, Flags of the World
Last reviewed 2026-10-31 by Erika Castillo, editor. Spot an error? Suggest a correction.