Gay Bear Pride Pin is inspired by Bromine chemical element, with the symbol Br and atomic number 35. The colors of the flag are meant to include the colors of the furs of animal bears throughout the world, not necessarily referring to human skin and hair color tones: Dark brown, orange/rust, golden yellow, tan, white, grey, and black. The gay bear culture celebrates secondary sex characteristics such as the growth of body hair and facial hair, which is typically considered a "bear" trait.
