The center stripe of the American flag is white. The flag features three colors: red, white, and blue. It consists of thirteen horizontal stripes—seven red and six white—symbolizing the original thirteen colonies that declared independence from Great Britain. The blue canton, or field, holds fifty white stars, representing the fifty states of the union. Each color has specific associations; red represents bravery, white signifies purity and innocence, while blue symbolizes vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Together, they reflect the values and history of the United States.