#Bisexual flag

[secondbeatsongs]

as a bi person, the bisexual flag brings me infinite joy and always puts a smile on my face, however as a person who has a Passion for Graphic Design, that undersaturated shade of purple infuriates me when it's used digitally

like, on an actual flag - which was its original purpose - it looks great!

those look fine! lovely, even! with the semi-transparent fabric, the way it catches the sunlight, it looks beautiful!

but now look at how it looks digitally

the pink and blue are so vibrant compared to the sad, lonely lavender!

and let's look at this statement from Michael Page, the creator of the bi flag:

(sidenote: he created this flag in 1998, so if his takes on bisexuality is different from yours, it's okay to notice that! a lot has changed since the 90s when it comes to lived experiences and the way we describe them. but, it's also important to respect his thoughts about this and the way he presented them, even if today, we'd probably not say that bi people "blend unnoticeably into both the gay/lesbian and straight communities.")

so in pantone colors, the pink is 226 C, the blue is 286 C, and the purple of the flag is 258 C.

but...here's the deal

Michael talks here about how the key to understanding the symbolism is to know that the purple blends into both the pink and blue. and on a physical flag, I think you can see that!

but digitally, it absolutely does not blend. it clashes badly, and looks oddly separate from the other two colors.

which got me wondering...what purple do you get if you actually blend 226 C and 286 C?

oh! oh, my god.

look at that! look at how nicely it fits between those colors!

look at it next to the original color scheme! look at how much more vibrant the purple is!

and friends. this is just blending through rgb! you get even more purple variations when you use other color spaces!

let's compare all of them:

(top: original, lab. middle: lrgb, lch. bottom: rgb, hsl)

look at all of the different purple options you can get just by combining these two colors!

if you want almost too-vibrant saturation, you can go hsl, if you want something more relaxed that's closer to the original, you can go lab or lrgb. and if you want to split the difference, lch is bright and violet, while rgb is there with its saturated but darker purple.

anyway, I guess I don't really have a point here? this isn't so much an informational post as it is Me Getting Weird About Colors, but I think it is a useful lesson about how colors look very different on screens compared to how they look on objects in real life.

and sometimes, I think it's okay to compensate for that.

out of all of these, this is my favorite bi flag:

it's the one where the colors were blended in lab color space. for me, the lighter, softer purple is close enough to the original bi flag purple, while also feeling like a smoother blend of the blue and pink

but that's just me! and it might not even look the same to you, since every screen is different, because technology is a nightmare!

anyway, thank you for coming with me on this colorful journey! I will now retreat back to inkscape and make pained sounds about inkstitch gradients until something tangible pulls me back into reality

[forsapphics]

Megan Thee Stallion waving a bisexual flag 🩷💜💙 (x)

[runeehyst]

Whale Shark Pride pt.1 🐳🏳️‍🌈

[hootybal-lecter]

PRIDE BEES!!!!

available on stickers, buttons, t-shirts, and more on my Redbubble

[bi-is-beautifull]

[aba-dog]

It's hard to be a lawyer when the adversary is so hot 🔥

Day 13: Bisexual Flag 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[cornflakesinchocolatemilk]

No thoughts, only bi flag in Newsies act two

[roselandsrl]

Nick at a conan gray concert:

[bi-butches-and-bi-femmes]

[bi-dykes]

I see this flag and immediately feel warm and cozy :3

[dustcrumbs]

Punts this at you like a snowball

Horror n Dust made separately. So one layer for Dust and one layer for Horror.

(Background not made by lasso tool.)

[mouchiiiiie]

Since I don’t really find a lot of cross-stitch patterns of Nick and Charlie and I REALLY wanted to make something Heartstopper related… I decided to learn how to create a pattern just to make this! They are not perfect but I’m still really happy with the results!!

[bidotorg]

🌈✨ Celebrating 25 Years of Bisexual Pride Flag! ✨🌈

Today marks a special milestone as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Bisexual Pride Flag! 🎉🏳️‍🌈 Designed by the talented Michael Page in 1998, this vibrant flag has become a powerful symbol of visibility and recognition for the bisexual community.

For a quarter of a century, the pink, purple, and blue stripes have represented the diverse spectrum of attraction that bisexual individuals experience. Each color carries meaning — from same-sex attraction to opposite-sex attraction, and the beautiful blend of both in between.

This flag has played a crucial role in fostering a sense of identity and belonging within the LGBT community, breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes. It stands tall at pride parades, events, and gatherings, proudly declaring that bisexuality is an essential and valid part of the rich tapestry of human diversity.

Let's take a moment to honor the resilience, courage, and visibility that the Bisexual Pride Flag has brought to countless lives over the past 25 years. Here's to continued progress, understanding, and celebration of all love! 🥳🎂🎊

[cheekypockets]

Free Subtle Pride Wallpapers!

Grab them here or you can also grab the whole zip folder on my Ko-Fi! It's free but any tips will go towards my top surgery fund!

[forsapphics]

Wlw and ginger cats 🐈👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏽🧡🤍🩷🐾🩷💜💙👩🏽‍❤️‍👩🏼🐱

[bi-is-beautifull]

Have a silly edit