Built from Seattle’s History.

Inspired by our Natural Environment.

Symbolizing our Common Bonds.

The Goodwill Symbol on the contemporary Seattle flag consists of a ring of Puget Sound waves symbolizing our common bonds.

The colors, teal and white, depict Puget Sound during dusk and symbolize the mountains encircling the city.

Seattle flag in front of a frosty lake near Mount Baker. The flag is teal and white with an design of a circle made out of waves.

Discover The Forgotten History of the Seattle Flag

Learn more about the current municipal flag and the history of the symbol used for our city on the world stage.

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Seattle flag in front of Museum of History and Industry historic boats. One boat is green with Foss on it another is made of red steel with a white cover

Explore the Symbolism of the Seattle Flag

This contemporary design leverages the strengths from the original flag and re-envisions the Goodwill Symbol as a declaration to build a Seattle where everyone feels welcome.

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This image depicts two Seattle flags, on the top is the 1990 Seattle Municipal flag which depicts waves flowing into a ring of waves with the words "City of Goodwill" and "Seattle" with the City Seal in the middle. Below is the contemporary design

Learn more about flag design principles.

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