Black heart emoji meaning

The black heart emoji is a heart-shaped symbol filled entirely with a deep black color, setting it apart from the traditional red heart. This unique color choice gives it a different tone and meaning, often associated with darker emotions or aesthetics. The black heart can represent feelings of sadness, mourning, or sorrow, but it is also widely used to symbolize a love for darker themes, such as gothic fashion or edgy humor. It serves as a contrast to the usual warm and romantic symbolism of the red heart, offering an alternative that can express mystery, rebellion, or an appreciation for the unconventional. Its versatility makes it popular in various contexts, from expressing melancholy to embracing a bold sense of style.

The black heart emoji was approved in Unicode 9.0 and added in Emoji 3.0, see related proposal L2/15054