Rainbow flag 🏳️‍🌈

Quick answer

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow flag is an emoji in the Flags category, under “Other flags”. People also find it by searching bisexual, flag, gay, genderqueer, glbt, glbtq.

Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.

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Key facts

Category
Flags
Subgroup
Other flags
Unicode
U+1F3F3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F308
Emoji version
Emoji 4.0
Year added
2016
Shortcode
:rainbow_flag:

Rainbow flag 🏳️‍🌈: Meaning

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow flag is an emoji in the Flags category, under “Other flags”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 4.0 in 2016.

People also find it by searching bisexual, flag, gay, genderqueer, glbt, glbtq.

How to use 🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow flag

Special flags include chequered, rainbow, and pirate flags, for races, pride, and fun.

Example messages

  • Race day 🏳️‍🌈
  • Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈

Codes for developers

Copy emoji🏳️‍🌈
UnicodeU+1F3F3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F308
HTML (hex)🏳️‍🌈
HTML (decimal)🏳️‍🌈
CSS\1F3F3 \FE0F \200D \1F308
JavaScript\u{1F3F3}\u{FE0F}\u{200D}\u{1F308}
JavaScript (UTF-16)\uD83C\uDFF3\uFE0F\u200D\uD83C\uDF08
Python\U0001F3F3\U0000FE0F\U0000200D\U0001F308
URL%F0%9F%8F%B3%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%8C%88
GitHub:rainbow_flag:
Slack / Discord:rainbow-flag:

Technical details

Type
ZWJ sequence
Code points
4
UTF-16
6
UTF-8
14 bytes
🏳U+1F3F3White flag
·U+FE0FVariation selector-16 (emoji style)
·U+200DZero width joiner (ZWJ)
🌈U+1F308Rainbow

History and device support

🏳️‍🌈 was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 4.0 (2016). Emoji 4.0 (2016) added gender variants and professions, such as health workers and cooks, plus the rainbow flag.

It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.

How to type it

  • WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “rainbow flag”.
  • MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “rainbow flag”.
  • iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “rainbow flag”.

Also searched as

  • bisexual
  • flag
  • gay
  • genderqueer
  • glbt
  • glbtq
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • lgbtq
  • lgbtqia
  • pride
  • queer
  • rainbow
  • trans
  • transgender

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Questions and answers

What does the 🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow flag emoji mean?

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow flag is an emoji in the Flags category, under “Other flags”. People also find it by searching bisexual, flag, gay, genderqueer, glbt, glbtq.

How do I copy and paste the Rainbow flag emoji?

Tap or click the large 🏳️‍🌈 at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.

How do I type the Rainbow flag emoji on a computer?

Press Windows + . (period) and search “rainbow flag”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “rainbow flag”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “rainbow flag”.

When was the Rainbow flag emoji added?

The Rainbow flag emoji was added with Emoji 4.0 in 2016.

What is the Unicode for 🏳️‍🌈?

The Rainbow flag emoji is U+1F3F3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F308 in Unicode. In HTML, write 🏳️‍🌈.

Which category is the Rainbow flag emoji in?

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow flag is in the Flags category, in the “Other flags” subgroup, together with 7 other emojis.

Which emojis are similar to 🏳️‍🌈?

Emojis similar to 🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow flag include 🏁 Chequered flag, 🚩 Triangular flag, 🎌 Crossed flags, 🏴 Black flag.

What is the Rainbow flag emoji called in other languages?

In other languages it is called Bandera del arcoíris (Español), Drapeau arc-en-ciel (Français), Regenbogenflagge (Deutsch), इंद्रधनुषी झंडा (हिन्दी), علم ألوان طيف (العربية), レインボーフラッグ (日本語).

How many characters is the 🏳️‍🌈 emoji?

🏳️‍🌈 is made of 4 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 6 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 14 bytes in UTF-8.

What is the official name of 🏳️‍🌈?

Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “rainbow flag”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.

What emojis is 🏳️‍🌈 made of?

🏳️‍🌈 is a ZWJ sequence that combines White flag + Rainbow with invisible zero width joiners. Devices that do not support the combination show the parts side by side.

What words are associated with 🏳️‍🌈?

Its official keywords are bisexual, flag, gay, genderqueer, glbt, glbtq, lesbian, lgbt. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds 🏳️‍🌈.

Can I use 🏳️‍🌈 on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?

Yes. 🏳️‍🌈 is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.

Does 🏳️‍🌈 look the same on every phone?

No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.

What is the shortcode for Rainbow flag?

In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :rainbow_flag: to insert 🏳️‍🌈.

Does 🏳️‍🌈 work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 4.0 (2016), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.

Can I download the Rainbow flag emoji as PNG or SVG?

Yes. Use the download box on this page to save 🏳️‍🌈 in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.

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