U+1F5A4 • Smileys & Emotion
Black Heart Emoji
Meaning
A heart shaded completely black. May be used to express morbidity, sorrow, or a form of dark humor, but despite the color remains most commonly used for love and affection.
Additionally, as with the other color-based hearts, this emoji is often also used to express an affinity with or appreciation for various people, places, groups, objects, or ideas associated with the same color.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F5A4 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | black heart |
| Shortcode | :black-heart: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | heart |
| Version | E3.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🖤 Black Heart emoji mean?
A heart shaded completely black. May be used to express morbidity, sorrow, or a form of dark humor, but despite the color remains most commonly used for love and affection. Additionally, as with the other color-based hearts, this emoji is often also used to express an affinity with or appreciation for various people, places, groups, objects, or ideas associated with the same color.
How do I copy the 🖤 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🖤) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Black Heart?
The Unicode for the Black Heart emoji is U+1F5A4.
On which platforms can I use the 🖤 emoji?
You can use the Black Heart emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Black Heart Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🖤"
"I'm so relieved 🖤"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🖤"
Comments: "This is literally me 🖤"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🖤"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🖤💦 (emphasized relief)
🖤😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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