The colors of the pales (the vertical stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valor, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice.. the seventeen stars represent that Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the country. the 13 stars around the circle (which doesn't include the 4 in the diamond shape on t â¦ he right) represent the U.S. original colonies. The blue and the red and white stripes are to mimick the U.S. flag.