What is the Unicode code point for Rainbow?

Encoded at U+1F308, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The official Unicode name is "Rainbow".

🌈

Rainbow Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Rainbow emoji?

Click the copy button next to the format you need — Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, or CSS — then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

Q: Is the Rainbow emoji free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely in personal and commercial text. Vendor artwork is copyrighted, but the Unicode character itself is free to copy.

Travel & Places • U+1F308 • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

Copy the Rainbow emoji

Character🌈

HTML Entity🌈

Shortcode:rainbow:

URL Encoded%F0%9F%8C%88

CSS Escape\1F308

What does the Rainbow emoji mean?

Rainbow shows a multicoloured arc, symbolising hope, diversity, positivity, and the LGBTQ+ pride movement. It is used after rain, in messages of optimism, and as a general symbol of inclusivity. The rainbow flag variant is the specific pride symbol, but the plain rainbow is used more broadly for positivity and good vibes.

This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for rainbow — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Rainbow emoji

In chat: Drop 🌈 into a sentence where you would normally write “rainbow” to add tone and visual interest.
On social media: Pair 🌈 with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
In documents and code: Use the HTML entity 🌈 or shortcode :rainbow: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	Travel & Places
Unicode code point	`U+1F308`
Introduced in	Emoji 1.0 (2015)
Shortcode	`:rainbow:`
HTML entity	`🌈`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays rainbow everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Rainbow mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+1F308, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Rainbow".

How do I copy the Rainbow emoji?

Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.

Is the Rainbow emoji free to use?

Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.

How is Rainbow used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for rainbow in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.

Does it look the same on every device?

Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render 🌈 with their own style, colour, and shading.