Rainbow emoji
π is hope, pride and good weather. Copy it and the rainbow flag here.
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What the rainbow emoji means
π (rainbow) is hope, good weather after bad, and LGBTQ+ pride. Which one it means is usually obvious from the month and the company it keeps: with βοΈπ¦οΈ it is weather; with π³οΈβπ or in June it is Pride; after a hard week it is βthings will get betterβ. π³οΈβπ (rainbow flag) is a joined sequence of a white flag and the rainbow, so it can split on old devices.
Unicode name: rainbow Β· U+1F308 Β· Emoji 0.6 (original set) Β· group: Travel & Places.
How people use it
- Pride: ππ³οΈβπ
- Weather: ππ¦οΈ
- Hope: after bad news
- Kids: rainbows, unicorns π¦
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Use it for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| rainbowU+1F308 | Rainbow; hope, pride, weather | Broad | |
| rainbow flagU+1F3F3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F308 | Rainbow flag; LGBTQ+ pride | ZWJ sequence | |
| transgender flagU+1F3F3 U+FE0F U+200D U+26A7 U+FE0F | See the trans flag guide | ||
| sunU+2600 U+FE0F | See the sun emoji guide |
Is there a rainbow smiley face emoji?
There is no single emoji that combines a smiley face with a rainbow. The closest options are to pair the rainbow π with a smiling face like π or π, or to use the rainbow itself when you want a bright, cheerful symbol. The rainbow emoji already carries positive, hopeful energy.
Some people also ask about a βrainbow smileyβ meaning the rainbow flag with a face, but the flag emoji π³οΈβπ has no face. If you want both pride and a friendly tone, place a smiley beside the flag.
Chat examples
Real messages with π, and a reply that fits.
π after the storm
gorgeous
π³οΈβπ pride weekend
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π happy pride
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Questions people ask
What does π mean in a bio?
Often LGBTQ+ pride or allyship; sometimes simply positivity. π³οΈβπ is the unambiguous flag.
Why does the rainbow flag show as a white flag and a rainbow?
π³οΈβπ is a joined sequence; devices without support show its parts.
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.
