These colors represent important ideas connected to this flag and community.
History
The Queer Flag represents people who identify as queer, an umbrella word for anyone whose sexuality or gender does not fit straight or cisgender norms; some use it instead of a more specific label, others use it alongside one. It emerged from online LGBTQ+ communities as the reclaimed term 'queer' became more widely embraced after decades of being used as a slur. The flag spread through forums and social media rather than through any single organization. The colors are sky blue, light blue, lime green, pink, red, yellow, white, and black.
