a. pertaining to colour; Music, using tones outside the key in which it is written, especially the half-tones; n. an accidental. chromaticism, n.Music use of chromatic tones. chromaticity, n. degree or state of having colour. chromatics, n. study of colour.
The stars represent the states of Pohnpei, Kosrae, Yap, and Chuuk. The blue field is said to represent the Pacific Ocean. Effective date: 30 November 1978.