blue heart
Unicode: 1F499
Description
A heart colored blue. This emoji depicts a classic heart shape, rendered in a shade of blue.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > heart
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents love, affection, and emotional connection, but with a cooler, more reserved tone than the red heart. It can also signify friendship, loyalty, trust, tranquility, or support. Often associated with the ocean, sky, or innocence.
Backstory
The blue heart emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Hearts of various colors were added to provide more nuanced expressions of love, allowing users to convey different types of affection or support beyond just romantic love.
Usage Examples
- Expressing support for a cause: 'Standing with you. 💙'
- Showing love for the ocean: 'Beach vibes! 💙🌊'
- Indicating a platonic friendship: 'Thanks for being such a great friend! 💙'
- Conveying calmness or peace: 'Feeling so relaxed today. 💙'
- Supporting a sports team: 'Go team! 💙🏈'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently used to express platonic love or friendship, support for sports teams (especially those with blue colors), or as a symbol of peace and calmness. Can also be used to show love for aquatic environments or nature.
East Asian culture:
Similar to its Western usage, it generally conveys purity, loyalty, or a gentle form of affection. Less commonly associated with romantic love compared to red or pink hearts.