The lithromantic flag represents individuals who experience romantic attraction that does not desire reciprocation or diminishes when reciprocated.
romantic-orientationdark grayredorangeyellowwhite
Designer
Unknown
Year Created
Unknown
First Flown
Unknown
Stripe Count
5 stripes
Colors & Meanings
dark grayredorangeyellowwhite
These colors represent important ideas connected to this flag and community.
History
The lithromantic flag is a community-authored pride flag representing the lithromantic identity—individuals who experience romantic attraction but do not desire reciprocation or have that attraction diminish upon reciprocation. Like many contemporary pride flags beyond the foundational rainbow design, the lithromantic flag emerged from online LGBTQ+ communities and forums dedicated to documenting romantic orientations and related identities. The flag's specific design and color palette were developed through community input and discussion, reflecting the collaborative nature of modern pride flag creation. The five horizontal stripes—dark gray, red, orange, yellow, and white—each carry symbolic meaning within the lithromantic community, though specific interpretations may vary across different community groups. The flag gained recognition primarily through digital spaces and pride flag wikis, becoming one of many flags representing the spectrum of romantic orientations recognized in contemporary queer communities.
