Meaning. The red, white and blue on Norway's flag are the colors of liberty and independence and the same colors the United States, France and Great Britain display on their flags. The red background on the Norwegian flag was taken from Denmark.The blue cross represents Sweden and Norway's link to other Scandinavian countries. The white outline around the cross completes the tricolor of freedom.he red, white and blue on Norway's flag are the colors of liberty and independence and the same colors the United States, France and Great Britain display on their flags.