Orange and sienna crossed stripes with large white diamond with smaller red diamond at intersection, inside red diamond is white beehive in middle, background is yellow

Utah is called the "Beehive State" for a reason. The beehive is an important symbol and one of the oldest emblems of Utah. The cross represents Utah's place as the crossroads of the West Orange symbolizes our enthusiasm for the outdoors Sienna symbolizes our connection with the land Red symbolizes the blood shed by the pioneers on their journey White symbolizes the snow that graces Utah's beautiful peaks, providing water to the state and recreational opportunities.