Ceteroromantic Pride Flag
Identity Pride Flag ·
A pride flag for ceteroromantic identity, representing romantic attraction primarily to nonbinary people. Derives from the ceterosexual/skoliosexual flag (SavvyRed, 2013). The ceteroromantic-specific version has an unknown creator; earliest known appearance is May 10, 2016.
Key facts
- Created
- First documented public use
- In use
- 2016-present
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:5 · standard
- Stripes
- 4
- Represented Identity
- ceteroromantic
Also known as
- Ceteroromantic Flag
- Skolioromantic Flag
- ceteroromantic
- skolioromantic
Status Variant
Archive categories Sexuality Pride Flags
Overview
To provide a symbol for ceteroromantic identity, the romantic counterpart to ceterosexual.
The flag derives from the ceterosexual/skoliosexual flag created by SavvyRed in 2013. The ceteroromantic-specific version adds an optional lavender heart outline overlay to distinguish it as the romantic orientation version. It was published via the Pride-Flags DeviantArt account on May 10, 2016. Some versions omit the heart. [1][2]
Identity & Context
- Represented Identity
- ceteroromantic
- Subcommunity
- nonbinary-attracted umbrella
- Language Context
- Originally 'skolioromantic' (from Greek 'skolio-', crooked/bent), renamed to 'ceteroromantic' (from Latin 'cetera', other/remaining) alongside the sexual orientation term. [2]
Creators
Attribution notes
The base ceterosexual/skoliosexual flag was created by SavvyRed (October 14, 2013). The ceteroromantic-specific version (with optional lavender heart overlay) has an unknown creator. It was published via the Pride-Flags DeviantArt account on May 10, 2016. [1][2]
Origin
- Specific Place
- DeviantArt (Pride-Flags account)
- Place Type
- blog
- Digital Origin
- true
Digital origin; no verified physical location.
Published via Pride-Flags on DeviantArt on May 10, 2016. Base design from SavvyRed (October 14, 2013). [1]
Dates & Chronology
- Year Created
- First public use
- Period in Use
- 2016-present
Documented in community wikis and flag reference guides. [1]
Multiple redesigns have been posted via the Pride-Flags DeviantArt account. [1]
Lineage
- Direct predecessors
- Ceterosexual Pride Flag
- Related flags
- Abroromantic Pride Flag, Abrosexual Pride Flag, Androromantic Pride Flag, Androsexual Pride Flag, Biromantic Pride Flag, Demiromantic Pride Flag, Demisexual Pride Flag, Gyneromantic Pride Flag, Gynesexual Pride Flag, Nonbinary Pride Flag, Omniromantic Pride Flag, Panromantic Pride Flag, Polyromantic Pride Flag
Directly derived from the ceterosexual flag with an optional lavender heart overlay. [1]
Lineage tree
Every record reachable from this one through documented parent and child relationships: 2 records across 2 generations.
- Ancestor
- Ceterosexual Pride Flag
- This record
- Ceteroromantic Pride Flag
Colors & Symbolism
Same as the ceterosexual flag: the four stripes represent aspects of attraction to nonbinary people. The optional lavender heart overlay indicates this is the romantic version. [1]
| Colour | Hex | Meaning | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | — | Nonbinary identity / attraction to nonbinary people [1] | Same as ceterosexual flag; exact hex not confirmed [1] |
| Green | — | Other genders (bigender, third gender, genderqueer) [1] | Same as ceterosexual flag; exact hex not confirmed [1] |
| White | #FFFFFF | Neutral genderlessness, agender, questioning [1] | Standard white [1] |
| Black | #000000 | Neutral genderlessness, agender, questioning [1] | Standard black [1] |
| Lavender (heart outline) | — | — | Optional overlay; exact hex not confirmed [1] |
This flag has no official digital palette. Color values shown are approximate.
- Lavender heart outline (optional)
- Love outside gender norms; distinguishes the romantic version from the sexual version [1]
Color meanings inherited from SavvyRed's original skoliosexual flag. The lavender heart is the distinguishing feature of the romantic version. [1]
Same base palette as the ceterosexual flag. Exact hex values for yellow, green, and lavender were not confirmed from an authoritative source. [1]
Design
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:5 · standard
- Orientation
- horizontal
- Stripe Count
- 4
- Layout
- horizontal_stripes_with_symbol
- Stripes (Top → Bottom)
- Yellow, Green, White, Black
- Center Symbol
- Lavender heart outline (optional)
Some versions omit the heart overlay.
Four equally sized horizontal stripes (same as ceterosexual flag) with an optional lavender heart outline centered on the flag. [1]
Four equal horizontal stripes: yellow (top), green, white, black (bottom), with an optional lavender heart outline overlay.
Usage & Adoption
- Online Usage
- Wikis and community flag guides
- Current Status
- active
The flag circulates in online Queer and nonbinary-attracted communities, appearing on identity wikis, pride flag reference guides, and small-run retailers. Usage overlaps significantly with the base ceterosexual flag. [1]
Discourse & Debates
- Same rename debate as ceterosexual: 'skolioromantic' replaced with 'ceteroromantic' due to the negative connotations of the Greek root
- The prefix 'skolio-' derives from Ancient Greek skolios (meaning 'curved' or 'bent'), which shares its root with the medical term scoliosis. Critics argued it implied that nonbinary people or those attracted to them are 'wrong' or 'twisted,' leading to the shift toward 'cetero-' from Latin ceterus ('the other, the rest') beginning around 2015. [3][4]
- Some nonbinary and trans people have raised concerns that ceterosexuality/ceteroromanticism may reduce nonbinary identity to a monolithic category and risk fetishization when used by people outside these communities. [3]
Common confusions
- Ceteroromantic is the romantic form; ceterosexual is the sexual form. The flags use the same base design.
Originally 'skolioromantic,' renamed to 'ceteroromantic' alongside ceterosexual. The romantic counterpart to ceterosexual.
Footnotes & Citations
Sources and footnotes 5 sources
- 1. Ceteroromantic Pride Flag (1). Pride-Flags. DeviantArt (2016-05-10). Accessed 2026-03-19
- 2. Ceteroromantic. LGBTQIA+ Wiki (Fandom). Accessed 2026-03-19
- 4. What Is Ceterosexuality?. WebMD. Accessed 2026-03-30
- 3. What Does Skoliosexual Mean?. Healthline. Accessed 2026-03-30
- Ceterosexual. MOGAI Wiki. Accessed 2026-03-30
Image Sources
- Rendering
- heart overlay version