Rainbow Flag emoji meaning
The official Unicode name for π³οΈβπ is rainbow flag. It belongs to the flags group and the other flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as bisexual, flag, gay, genderqueer, glbt, glbtq, lesbian, lgbt.
Flag emoji are built from two regional indicator letters, so the flag artwork is drawn by the device. Some platforms, notably Windows, show the two letters instead of a flag.
How to get π³οΈβπ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type rainbow flag.
- Tap π³οΈβπ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π³οΈβπ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "rainbow flag". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π³οΈβπ from this page and paste it.
How to type π³οΈβπ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "rainbow flag" and click π³οΈβπ.
Windows does not draw country flags. It shows the two regional indicator letters instead, even though the character is correct and will display as a flag on other devices.
How to type π³οΈβπ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "rainbow flag" and double-click π³οΈβπ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π³οΈβπ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π³οΈβπ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π³οΈβπ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🏳️‍🌈 |
| HTML hex | 🏳️‍🌈 |
CSS content | "\1F3F3\FE0F\200D\1F308" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F3F3}\u{FE0F}\u{200D}\u{1F308}" |
| Python | "\U0001F3F3\uFE0F\u200D\U0001F308" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%8F%B3%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%8C%88 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :rainbow_flag: |
Because π³οΈβπ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the rainbow flag emoji mean? +
π³οΈβπ is the "rainbow flag" emoji from the flags group of the Unicode emoji standard. It is commonly used for bisexual, flag, gay, genderqueer, glbt. Its meaning in a message depends on context, but the name and keywords are the standard ones.
How do I get the rainbow flag emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "rainbow flag". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy π³οΈβπ from this page.
What is the Unicode for π³οΈβπ? +
The rainbow flag emoji is U+1F3F3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F308. It is a sequence of more than one code point, which is why it may display as separate symbols on older devices. In HTML use 🏳️‍🌈.
Why does π³οΈβπ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so π³οΈβπ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.