These colors represent important ideas connected to this flag and community.
History
The 6-color rainbow flag was designed by Gilbert Baker in 1979 as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and visibility. Baker's original design featured eight stripes, but the six-color version became the most widely recognized variant after commercial production necessitated a reduction to fit standard flag dimensions. The Collide Press remix maintains Baker's original color palette and meaning while adapting the design for contemporary use. Each stripe carries symbolic weight: red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, blue for harmony, and purple for spirit. The flag has become the most iconic symbol of the broader LGBTQ+ movement globally, representing diversity, inclusion, and pride across sexual orientations, gender identities, and all members of the community.
