Nonbinary Trans Flag
A flag combining the transgender pride flag as a background with a nonbinary pride flag chevron entering from the left, designed by Reddit user cirrus42 in early 2026. The creator described the trans background as representing the foundational experience of not belonging to one's gender assigned at birth, and the nonbinary chevron as representing the particular experience of rejecting the gender binary.
Key facts
- Designer
- cirrus42
- Created
- First documented public use
- In use
- 2026–present
- Aspect Ratio
- 5:3
- Stripes
- 5
- Represented Identity
- Nonbinary transgender people
Also known as
- nonbinary trans
- NB trans flag
- nonbinary transgender
Status Proposed
Archive categories Gender Identity Pride Flags
Overview
To represent the particular experience of being nonbinary within the transgender community, specifically, the rejection of the gender binary as distinct from the broader trans experience of not belonging to one's assigned gender.
The flag was created by Reddit user cirrus42, who stated they had not seen this exact design before. The creator used Tennessine's online flag maker to combine the trans flag background with a nonbinary flag chevron. Tennessine is a free online flag maker that allows users to design, download, share, and print custom flags. [1] The design follows the chevron convention popularized by Daniel Quasar's Progress Pride Flag (2018), in which identity-specific colors are placed in a left-side arrow pointing rightward over a base flag. [2]
Identity & Context
- Represented Identity
- Nonbinary transgender people
- Subcommunity
- Nonbinary people within the broader transgender community
The flag addresses the intersection of transgender and nonbinary identity. While the transgender pride flag is widely understood to include nonbinary people within its scope, this flag foregrounds nonbinary experience as a distinct element within the trans umbrella, specifically, the experience of rejecting the gender binary rather than transitioning to another binary gender.
Creators
The Creator
cirrus42
Designer
cirrus42 is a Reddit user who designed the Nonbinary Trans Flag and posted it to r/QueerVexillology in early 2026. They stated they had not seen this particular combination of the trans flag background with a nonbinary chevron before and created it using Tennessine's online flag maker tool. [2]
Motivations
- To represent the specific experience of being both transgender and nonbinary
Origin
- Specific Place
- Reddit (r/QueerVexillology)
- Place Type
- online_forum
- Digital Origin
- true
Digital origin; no verified physical location.
Posted to r/QueerVexillology on Reddit. The creator used Tennessine's online flag maker (tennessine.co.uk) to create the design. [2]
Dates & Chronology
- Year Created
- First public use
- Period in Use
- 2026–present
As of March 2026, this flag does not appear on any LGBTQIA+ wiki, flag archive, or indexed web source beyond the original Reddit post.
The design uses an established visual grammar: the chevron-over-background format has been used in many flag mashups since the Progress Pride Flag (2018) and the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag (2021). However, the specific combination of a trans background with a nonbinary chevron appears to be novel as of the time of posting. A simplified version of the nonbinary trans flag was created by Rjalker and uploaded to the Internet Archive. [3]
Lineage
- Direct predecessors
- Nonbinary Pride Flag, Transgender Pride Flag
- Indirect influences
- Progress Pride Flag
The flag directly incorporates the full trans flag as its background and the nonbinary flag colors in its chevron, making it a direct descendant of both. The chevron format is borrowed from the Progress Pride Flag tradition. The creator acknowledged the existing designs and described this specific combination as novel.
Lineage tree
Every record reachable from this one through documented parent and child relationships: 3 records across 2 generations.
- This record
- Nonbinary Trans Flag
Colors & Symbolism
The flag represents nonbinary transgender identity by layering the nonbinary flag colors over the trans flag. The creator described two distinct layers of meaning: the trans background represents the foundational experience of not belonging to one's gender assigned at birth, and the nonbinary chevron represents the particular experience of rejecting the gender binary.
| Colour | Hex | Meaning | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Blue (trans) | #5bcefa | Traditional color for baby boys, part of the trans flag background representing the foundational transgender experience | Standard trans flag color; inherited from standard flag colors |
| Pink (trans) | #f5a9b8 | Traditional color for baby girls, part of the trans flag background | Standard trans flag color; inherited from standard flag colors |
| White | #ffffff | Transitioning, neutral, or undefined gender, shared by both the trans flag center stripe and the nonbinary flag | Shared by both trans and nonbinary flags |
| Yellow (nonbinary chevron) | #fcf434 | Those whose gender exists outside of and without reference to the binary, part of the nonbinary chevron | Standard nonbinary flag color; inherited from standard flag colors |
| Purple (nonbinary chevron) | #9c59d1 | Those whose gender is between or a mix of female and male, part of the nonbinary chevron | Standard nonbinary flag color; inherited from standard flag colors |
| Black (nonbinary chevron) | #000000 | Those who are without gender, part of the nonbinary chevron | Standard nonbinary flag color |
This flag has no official digital palette. Color values shown are approximate.
The creator provided high-level symbolism for the two design elements (trans background = foundational trans experience; NB chevron = rejection of the binary) rather than per-stripe meanings. The individual stripe and chevron color meanings derive from the original trans and nonbinary flags. [2]
The creator did not specify exact hex values. The colors used here are the standard trans and nonbinary flag colors as commonly reproduced. The creator used Tennessine's online flag maker, which may use slightly different shades. These should be treated as standard reference colors, not confirmed creator-issued values.
Design
- Aspect Ratio
- 5:3
- Orientation
- horizontal
- Stripe Count
- 5
- Layout
- chevron_over_stripes
- Stripes (Top → Bottom)
- Light Blue, Pink, White, Pink, Light Blue
- Additional Symbols
- Nonbinary flag chevron entering from the left edge, pointing rightward
The transgender pride flag's five horizontal stripes serve as the background. A left-side chevron in the four nonbinary pride flag colors (yellow, white, purple, black) overlays the left portion of the flag, pointing rightward. The design follows the chevron convention established by the Progress Pride Flag. Five equal horizontal stripes in the trans flag pattern (light blue, pink, white, pink, light blue) as the background. Created using Tennessine's online flag maker (tennessine.co.uk). [2]
Usage & Adoption
- First Users
- cirrus42
- Online Usage
- Reddit (r/QueerVexillology)
- Current Status
- proposed
No evidence of adoption beyond the original Reddit post as of March 2026.
Image Archive
Higher-resolution version
Discourse & Debates
- Whether the existing trans flag already adequately represents nonbinary trans people
- The broader question of identity-specific flags versus umbrella flags in the trans community
Common confusions
- Should not be confused with the nonbinary pride flag itself (Kye Rowan, 2014), which represents nonbinary identity broadly rather than the intersection of nonbinary and trans identity
- Should be distinguished from the Progress Pride Flag (2018) and Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag (2021), which also use chevrons but represent broader coalitions
The term 'nonbinary trans' refers to people who identify as both transgender and nonbinary. While many definitions of 'transgender' include nonbinary identities, some nonbinary people do not identify as trans. This flag specifically addresses people who hold both identities.
Source Posts
Reddit · r/QueerVexillology
Nonbinary Trans Flag
The trans flag background represents the foundational experience of not belonging to one's gender assigned at birth. The nonbinary flag chevron represents the particular experience of rejecting the gender binary.
Footnotes & Citations
Sources and footnotes 4 sources
Social media
- 2. Nonbinary Trans Flag. u/cirrus42. Reddit (r/QueerVexillology) (2026). Accessed 2026-03-16
- 1. Flag Designer - Online Flag Maker. Tennessine. Accessed 2026-03-16
- What is the Nonbinary Trans Flag and Meaning Behind Its Colors?. Cade Hildreth. Accessed 2026-03-30
- 3. Nonbinary trans flag simplified. Rjalker. Internet Archive. Accessed 2026-03-30
Image Sources
- Rendering
- Reconstruction
- Higher-resolution version of the Nonbinary Trans Flag by Reddit user cirrus42, posted to r/QueerVexillology in early 2026. The trans flag background represents foundational trans identity, while the nonbinary chevron entering from the left represents the particular experience of rejecting the gender binary. · Credit: cirrus42 (Reddit) · Uploaded version
- The nonbinary trans flag, designed by Reddit user cirrus42 in early 2026. The trans flag background (light blue, pink, white, pink, light blue) represents the foundational experience of not belonging to one's gender assigned at birth, while the nonbinary chevron (yellow, white, purple, black) represents the particular experience of rejecting the gender binary. · Reddit (r/QueerVexillology)