U+1F49C • Smileys & Emotion
Purple Heart Emoji
Meaning
A purple heart emoji, often used alongside other colored hearts.
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. For example, this emoji is frequently used on Twitter/X in reference to the Korean boy band Bangtan Sonyeondan, more commonly known as BTS.
May also be used in reference to the Purple Heart (PH) medal in the U.S. military for soldiers killed or wounded in combat.
This emoji is mentioned in the 2025 hit Netflix show Adolescence. Learn more here.
Previously shown as a pink heart in Android 4.4.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F49C |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | purple heart |
| Shortcode | :purple-heart: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | heart |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 💜 Purple Heart emoji mean?
A purple heart emoji, often used alongside other colored hearts. 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. For example, this emoji is frequently used on Twitter/X in reference to the Korean boy band Bangtan Sonyeondan, more commonly known as BTS. May also be used in reference to the Purple Heart (PH) medal in the U.S. military for soldiers killed or wounded in combat. This emoji is mentioned in the 2025 hit Netflix show Adolescence. Learn more here. Previously shown as a pink heart in Android 4.4.
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 Purple Heart?
The Unicode for the Purple Heart emoji is U+1F49C.
On which platforms can I use the 💜 emoji?
You can use the Purple 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 Purple 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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