Color emoji
Colour emojis are the solid-coloured squares and hearts you can copy and paste into any message. This page lists every colour square and colour heart with their names and common uses.
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What are colour emojis?
Colour emojis are solid-coloured symbols that let you share a colour exactly as you see it. The two main groups are the colour square emoji set and the colour heart emoji set. Squares work like paint chips or swatches, while hearts add an emotional layer to the colour. Both sets are available in the emoji keyboard on most modern devices, so you can type them in any messaging app, social media post, or document. They are handy when you need to reference a specific hue without relying on a photo or swatch.
The colour square emoji set
The colour square emojis are nine geometric symbols, commonly used when you need a plain block of colour. They often appear in colour-coded lists, design mock-ups, or as a visual divider.
- π₯ Red square
- π§ Orange square
- π¨ Yellow square
- π© Green square
- π¦ Blue square
- πͺ Purple square
- π« Brown square
- β¬ Black large square
- β¬ White large square
These squares are more neutral than hearts. Use them to represent a colour without implying any mood, for example when coordinating clothing or choosing a paint shade.
Compare color with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| red squareU+1F7E5 | Neutral colour swatch, often used in design or colour lists | |
| red heartU+2764 U+FE0F | Strong love or affection, the classic romantic heart | |
| black large squareU+2B1B | Bold, formal colour block, sometimes used for dark mode or minimalism | |
| black heartU+1F5A4 | Dark humour, sorrow, or a cool alternative to red heart | |
| yellow squareU+1F7E8 | Bright colour for attention, like a highlight or caution | |
| yellow heartU+1F49B | Friendship, warmth, or platonic affection |
The colour heart emoji set
The colour heart emojis are nine heart symbols in different colours. They express affection, support, or a colour-coded mood. Hearts are more personal than squares and often appear in stacks or sequences.
- β€οΈ Red heart
- 𧑠Orange heart
- π Yellow heart
- π Green heart
- π Blue heart
- π Purple heart
- π€ Brown heart
- π€ Black heart
- π€ White heart
People frequently combine hearts to show a range of feelings, such as ππππ for a friend group or a favourite colour. Each heart colour has its own common meaning, which we cover below.
Meanings and when to use each colour emoji
Each colour carries a common association, especially for hearts. Red usually means love, orange is warm and friendly, yellow suggests friendship, green can be nature or jealousy, blue shows loyalty, purple is creative or sensitive, brown is cosy, black is dark humour or sorrow, and white is pure or sympathetic.
- β€οΈ Red heart β love, passion, Valentineβs Day
- 𧑠Orange heart β warmth, enthusiasm, encouragement
- π Yellow heart β friendship, happiness, platonic love
- π Green heart β nature, growth, sometimes jealousy
- π Blue heart β loyalty, calm, trust
- π Purple heart β creativity, sensitivity, admiration
- π€ Brown heart β comfort, stability, cosy feelings
- π€ Black heart β dark humour, sorrow, or an alternative to red
- π€ White heart β purity, sympathy, new beginnings
The squares are more neutral and tend to be used for colour references or aesthetic grids. If you want to be precise about a shade, use a square. If you want to express a feeling, use a heart. For example, a red heart almost always means love, while a red square might just be the colour red.
Copy and paste colour emojis
To use a colour emoji, tap or click it from the lists above, or open your deviceβs emoji keyboard. On most phones, search for βsquareβ or βheartβ to filter the choices. On a computer, you can copy the character directly from this page by highlighting it and pressing Ctrl+C (Windows) or β+C (Mac). Then paste it wherever you like.
These emojis are standard Unicode characters, so they paste as plain text into messaging apps, social media, documents, and even email. If you need to send several colours at once, copy them all together.
Questions people ask
What does each colour heart emoji mean?
Each heart colour carries its own mood: red for love, orange for warmth, yellow for friendship, green for nature or jealousy, blue for loyalty, purple for sensitivity or admiration, brown for comfort, black for dark humour or sorrow, and white for purity or sympathy. The squares are less emotive and mainly represent the colour itself.
How do I copy and paste a colour emoji?
On this page, highlight the character and press Ctrl+C (or long-press on mobile) to copy it, then paste it wherever you like. You can also open your emoji keyboard and search for βsquareβ or βheartβ to find the colour you need.
Are colour emojis available on all devices?
Yes, the colour squares and hearts are part of the standard emoji set, so they appear on Apple, Android, Windows, and most messaging apps. If a device is very old, it may show a blank box instead, but that is rare.
What is the difference between colour squares and colour hearts?
Squares are geometric symbols that stand for a colour itself, often used for swatches, design, or as a neutral placeholder. Hearts add an emotional layer, so they are used to express feelings with a colour-coded twist.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
