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Today is 32 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union, August 24 1991. Back then, slightly different colors where used, and the ratio 1:2
(upload.wikimedia.org)
For comparison, this is the standard version that you see plenty of nowadays:
A few different versions with different shades of blue and yellow circulate. I have not really managed to pinpoint which versions where used where and when. Any opinions on which color combination works best?
It is a bit curious that Russia also darkened the blue on their flags and changed the proportions to 2:3 after independence. As far as I know, it's just a coincidence.
The flag matches a typical Ukranian wheat field, leading to some of the nicest "photorealistic" flags:
Although this is nice symbolism, it's likely not the origin of the flag. Already in 1410 Lwów/Lviv used a blue-yellow banner, which could be the origin of the colors:
