Emoji meaning and copy
๐ฅ Red Square Emoji
Unicode name: Red Square. Category: Symbols.
Emoji overview
| Emoji | ๐ฅ |
|---|---|
| Official Unicode name | Red Square |
| Unicode version | Unicode 12.0 |
| Emoji version | Emoji 12.0 |
| First introduced | 2019 |
| Category | Symbols |
| Subcategory | geometric |
| Summary | ๐ฅ Red Square adds a quick visual cue for red, square, symbols. It belongs to Symbols, appears in geometric, and works best with clear text. People use it in status labels and navigation hints where tone or scanning speed matters. |
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Meaning
Red Square usually communicates ideas connected with red, square, symbols, geometric. Its emotional meaning depends on the sentence around it, the relationship between sender and reader, and the platform where it appears. In a positive setting, it can make a label, caption or message easier to scan without adding a long explanation.
๐ฅ can carry positive, neutral or negative meaning. Positive use can reinforce warmth, humor, celebration or clarity. Negative use can happen when the emoji feels unclear, dismissive or culturally mismatched. The main risk is ambiguity: the same emoji can feel playful in one conversation and distracting, sarcastic or too casual in another.
Common interpretation comes from the Unicode name, platform artwork and everyday social use. Informally, people use ๐ฅ in chats, captions, bios and reactions. Professionally, it works well as a compact visual marker in notes, dashboards, support replies and documentation when text still carries the important information. For public content, include enough text for readers and assistive technology to understand the intended meaning.
Red Square works like a visual marker. It can highlight status, direction, warnings, choices or formatting, but important meaning should still appear in text.
History
Red Square is standardized in the Unicode emoji ecosystem and appears here as Emoji 12.0. Its release year is listed as 2019, with Unicode 12.0 mapping. Unicode defines U+1F7E5; platforms still draw their own artwork.
Platforms refine emoji artwork for legibility, accessibility, brand style and consistency. That is why ๐ฅ may look different on iPhone, Android, Windows, WhatsApp, Facebook, Discord or X even though copying it sends the same Unicode text.
Unicode information
| Unicode | U+1F7E5 |
|---|---|
| Code point | 1F7E5 |
| UTF-8 | 0xF0 0x9F 0x9F 0xA5 |
| UTF-16 | 0xD83D 0xDFE5 |
| UTF-32 | 0x0001F7E5 |
| HTML decimal | 🟥 |
| HTML hex | 🟥 |
| CSS | \1F7E5 |
| JavaScript | \u{1F7E5} |
| JSON escape | "๐ฅ" |
| URL encoding | %F0%9F%9F%A5 |
| React | {"๐ฅ"} |
| Flutter | Text("๐ฅ") |
| Swift | let emoji = "๐ฅ" |
| Kotlin | val emoji = "๐ฅ" |
| Python | emoji = "๐ฅ" |
| Java | String emoji = "๐ฅ"; |
| JSON | "๐ฅ" |
HTML code
| HTML entity | 🟥 |
|---|---|
| HTML hex | 🟥 |
| HTML decimal | 🟥 |
CSS code
Use this CSS escape when the surrounding font supports emoji rendering.
.emoji::before { content: "\1F7E5 "; }
JavaScript code
| String | "\u{1F7E5}" |
|---|---|
| encodeURIComponent | %F0%9F%9F%A5 |
| JSON | "๐ฅ" |
Usage examples
- Copy ๐ฅ for a quick reaction.
- Use ๐ฅ in a caption or message.
- Pair ๐ฅ with related symbols emojis.
I'll send the details now ๐ฅ
Weekend mood: red ๐ฅ
Thanks everyone for the messages ๐ฅ
Discord
That update landed better than expected ๐ฅ
Slack
Quick note: this is ready for review ๐ฅ
X (Twitter)
Tiny update, big difference ๐ฅ
A small milestone worth recognizing ๐ฅ
Thanks for the quick turnaround ๐ฅ
SMS
On my way ๐ฅ
Real-life examples
- Reacting to a friend in a quick chat with ๐ฅ.
- Adding tone to an Instagram caption about red.
- Marking a short status update in Slack or Discord.
- Making a list item easier to scan in notes or documentation.
- Pairing ๐ฅ with a related emoji to create a compact visual phrase.
- Adding personality to a bio, profile or social media headline.
- Responding to a community post without writing a long reply.
- Labeling status labels in a friendly way.
- Making navigation hints feel less plain while keeping the text readable.
- Testing how a message feels before publishing it across platforms.
- Creating an accessible caption where the emoji supports, but does not replace, the words.
Emoji combinations
Pair ๐ฅ with related emojis when you want a stronger visual phrase. These combinations are suggestions, so adjust them for your platform, audience and tone.
Platform appearance
Emoji artwork varies by operating system, app and emoji font, while the Unicode value remains the same.
Apple
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Apple renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
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Google renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Samsung
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Samsung renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Microsoft
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Microsoft renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Windows
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Windows renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
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Facebook renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
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WhatsApp renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Twitter/X
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Twitter/X renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Discord
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Discord renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
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FAQ
What does Red Square mean?
Red Square is used for red, square, symbols, geometric and belongs to the Symbols emoji category.
When should I use Red Square?
Use Red Square when it supports the written message and matches the tone of the conversation, caption or label.
What is the Unicode for Red Square?
The Unicode code point sequence for Red Square is U+1F7E5.
Can I copy ๐ฅ Red Square?
Yes. Use the copy button on this page to copy ๐ฅ, or open the PrintEmoji keyboard to combine it with other emojis.
Can I use Red Square on Instagram?
Yes. Red Square can be pasted into Instagram captions, comments, bios and direct messages as a regular Unicode emoji.
How is Red Square displayed on iPhone?
On iPhone, Red Square is drawn by Apple's emoji font. The Unicode value is the same, but the artwork can differ from Android or Windows.
Can Android users see Red Square?
Android users can see Red Square when their device, app and emoji font support the Unicode version for this emoji.
Is Red Square appropriate for work?
Red Square can be appropriate at work when it supports a clear message and matches the culture of the channel. Avoid it in formal or high-stakes communication.
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