π Heart Emoji Meanings by Color
There is no official meaning for heart colors, but there are common patterns. β€οΈ Red stands for love, 𧑠orange for warmth, π yellow for friendship and happiness, π green for health and support, π blue for trust, π purple for deep affection, π€ black for grief or a dark style, π€ white for purity and comfort, and π©· pink for sweet, gentle love. How a heart lands depends on who receives it, so use the table below as a guide.
| Heart | What it usually means | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Red heart Classic love, sincerity | Partners and family. With friends it can feel a bit intense | |
| Orange heart Warmth, caring | Saying thanks or showing support without pressure | |
| Yellow heart Friendship, happiness | Friends, reacting to good news | |
| Green heart Nature, health, encouragement | Get-well wishes, new beginnings, plants and eco topics | |
| Blue heart Trust, calm, loyalty | Old friends and teammates, steady support | |
| Light blue heart Fresh, easygoing | A cool, breezy vibe or a light crush | |
| Purple heart Deep affection, compassion | A fan-culture favorite β BTS fans say βI purple youβ | |
| Brown heart Cozy, grounded | Fall vibes, coffee and baking posts | |
| Black heart Grief, or dark aesthetic | Memorials or goth/minimal style. Skip it in congratulatory messages | |
| Grey heart Muted, quiet sadness | Showing feelings in a low-key way | |
| White heart Purity, comfort, clean look | Gentle sympathy or a minimalist feel | |
| Pink heart Sweet, soft affection | Crushes, cute compliments | |
| Two hearts Light, friendly love | Works for friends and partners alike | |
| Revolving hearts Love going both ways | When the feeling is mutual | |
| Beating heart Heart racing, excitement | Butterflies, exciting news | |
| Growing heart Growing love | When you like someone more and more | |
| Sparkling heart Sparkly joy, adorable | Cute, enthusiastic compliments | |
| Heart with arrow Love at first sight, crush | Confessions, falling for someone | |
| Heart with ribbon Love as a gift | Anniversaries, Valentineβs Day, gift notes | |
| Heart on fire Burning passion | Intense love or fired-up support | |
| Mending heart Healing, recovery | Comforting someone going through a hard time | |
| Broken heart Heartbreak, disappointment | Sad news or a breakup | |
| Heart exclamation Emphasis heart | Like an exclamation mark with love |
Which heart to send
Snapchat and other things to know
- On Snapchat, a few hearts are default Friend Emojis: π means you are each otherβs #1 best friend (the person you Snap with most), β€οΈ means you have been #1 best friends for two weeks in a row, and π means two months in a row. You can change them in Snapchat settings.
- Hearts look slightly different on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and other apps, so colors may not match exactly.
- π©· π©΅ π©Ά were added in 2022, so older devices may show them as empty squares (β‘).
- π€ is often just a style choice, but some people read it as mourning.
FAQ
Do heart colors have official meanings?
No. Unicode defines each heartβs name and code, not its meaning. The meanings here are how people commonly read them, and they can vary.
Is it weird to send a red heart to a friend?
Not at all, though β€οΈ can feel serious. Between friends, π 𧑠or π feel lighter.
What does a black heart emoji mean?
Often a dark or minimalist style, sometimes grief or mourning. Context decides, so avoid it in congratulatory messages.
What do hearts mean on Snapchat?
Snapchat uses π for #1 best friends, β€οΈ for two weeks as #1 best friends and π for two months. These are defaults and can be customized.