U+1F49B • Smileys & Emotion
Yellow Heart Emoji
Meaning
A yellow or gold colored heart, frequently used alongside other colored hearts.
Amusingly, this emoji displayed as a pink hairy heart on Android 4.4. It has been suggested that this visual oddity was created following a misinterpretation of Unicode's black-and-white reference images.
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.
This emoji is mentioned in the 2025 hit Netflix show Adolescence. Learn more here.
On Snapchat, this emoji next to a contact denotes a person that you snap the most, and who also snaps you the most (#1 best friend). The yellow #1 BF heart turns into a red heart after two weeks.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F49B |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | yellow heart |
| Shortcode | :yellow-heart: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | heart |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 💛 Yellow Heart emoji mean?
A yellow or gold colored heart, frequently used alongside other colored hearts. Amusingly, this emoji displayed as a pink hairy heart on Android 4.4. It has been suggested that this visual oddity was created following a misinterpretation of Unicode's black-and-white reference images. 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. This emoji is mentioned in the 2025 hit Netflix show Adolescence. Learn more here. On Snapchat, this emoji next to a contact denotes a person that you snap the most, and who also snaps you the most (#1 best friend). The yellow #1 BF heart turns into a red heart after two weeks.
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 Yellow Heart?
The Unicode for the Yellow Heart emoji is U+1F49B.
On which platforms can I use the 💛 emoji?
You can use the Yellow 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 Yellow 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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