Australian state colours
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In Australia, state colours are frequently part of a state or territory's set of state symbols.
Some states have formally adopted a set of colours as their official "state colours" while others have de facto state colours that have become well-known through popular use. State colours often appear on a variety of different media, from the state's flag to the colours used in sports. In particular the Sheffield Shield team caps popularised the usage of single colours to represent each state.
| State/Territory | Flag | Primary colour | Secondary colours | Further information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT |  |
Blue and gold[1] | ||
| New South Wales |  |
Sky blue[2] | Dark blue and white | see New South Wales rugby league team |
| Northern Territory |  |
Black, white, and ochre[3] | ||
| Queensland |  |
Maroon[4] | White | see Queensland Maroons |
| South Australia |  |
Red[5] | Blue and gold | see South Australia Croweaters |
| Tasmania |  |
Bottle green[6][7] | Maroon and yellow | see Tasmanian Tigers |
| Victoria |  |
Navy blue[8] | White and Silver | see Victoria Big V |
| Western Australia |  |
Gold | Black | see Western Australia Sandgropers |
[edit] See also
- National colours
- National colours of Australia
- List of Australian states and territories symbols
- Tricolour
- List of international auto racing colors
- State of Origin
- Interstate matches in Australian rules football
[edit] References
- ^ ACT Government Chief Minister's Department - ACT Flags and Emblems
- ^ Symbols and emblems of NSW
- ^ Department of the Chief Minister - Northern Territory Flag
- ^ State colour - Department of the Premier and Cabinet
- ^ The State Coat of Arms of South Australia
- ^ Department of Premier and Cabinet - TASMANIA : Sporting colours
- ^ "Tasmanian Sporting Colours - Story of their Origin", The Mercury, 13 February 1925
- ^ Department of Premier and Cabinet: Ensigns of Public Authority
