yellow heart
Unicode: 1F49B
Description
A yellow square with a small, stylized heart in the center, typically colored yellow or light orange.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > heart
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often conveys feelings of love, happiness, friendship, or warmth. It can symbolize positivity, cheerfulness, and sincere affection.
Backstory
The yellow heart emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. While red hearts traditionally signify romantic love, the yellow heart often denotes a different kind of affection—platonic love, happiness, or friendship, symbolizing generosity and warmth, similar to the color of the sun.
Usage Examples
- Expressing friendship: 'So glad we're friends! 💛'
- Wishing happiness: 'Hope you have a golden day! 💛'
- Showing general affection: 'Sending you good vibes! 💛'
- Reacting to something positive: 'That's such good news! 💛'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently used to express general affection, happiness, or a friendly sentiment, often less intense than a red heart. Can represent a 'golden' friendship or a bright, positive outlook.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often associated with a sense of optimism, joy, or a gentle expression of liking. Sometimes used to represent a warm or inviting feeling.