Design and Construction Details
| Flag size | Length and width (mm) | Size of Ashoka Chakra (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6300 × 4200 | 1295 |
| 2 | 3600 × 2400 | 740 |
| 3 | 2700 × 1800 | 555 |
| 4 | 1800 × 1200 | 370 |
| 5 | 1350 × 900 | 280 |
| 6 | 900 × 600 | 185 |
| 7 | 450 × 300 | 90 |
| 8 | 225 × 150 | 40 |
| 9 | 150 × 100 | 25 |
According to the Flag code of India, the Indian flag has a ratio of two by three (where the length of the flag is 1.5 times that of the width). All three stripes of the flag (India saffron, white and India green) should be equal in width and length. The size of the Ashoka Chakra was not specified in the Flag code, but the Ashoka Chakra must have twenty-four spokes that are evenly spaced. In section 4.3.1 of "IS1: Manufacturing standards for the Indian Flag", there is a chart that details the size of the Ashoka Chakra on the nine specific sizes of the national flag. In both the Flag code and IS1, they call for the Ashoka Chakra to be printed or painted on both sides of the flag in navy blue color. Below is the list of specified shades for all colors used on the national flag, with the exception of navy blue, from "IS1: Manufacturing standards for the Indian Flag" as defined in the 1931 CIE Color Specifications. The navy blue colour can be found in the standard IS:1803-1973.
| Colour | X | Y | Z | Brightness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 0.313 | 0.319 | 0.368 | 72.6 |
| India saffron (Kesari) | 0.538 | 0.360 | 0.102 | 21.5 |
| India green | 0.288 | 0.395 | 0.317 | 8.9 |
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