Gold beehive in center with three red mounds at bottom and white background

A gold beehive in the center, the beehive representing industry and gold representing wisdom. It is also symbolic of our history and origins. Three mounts behind in red, the mounts or mountain as a direct representation of meaning of the name Utah (a high place); in heraldry mountains are also a symbol of security, shelter, and protection. This is reinforced by the use of red, the color of courage and strength. It also reflects the color of the rock formations found in so many of our state parks. A white background. White is a symbol of new beginnings, safety, faith and purity. It is also the color used in the background of the native Ute flags.