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Black octagon

A symbols emoji called Black octagon.

Name

black octagon

Category

Symbols

Subcategory

Symbol Other

Codepoint

U+2BC4

Unicode Hex

2BC4

Slug

black-octagon-2bc4

Shortcodes

:black_octagon::octagon::black:

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About the Black octagon emoji

The ⯄ Black octagon emoji is part of the Symbols category and the symbol other group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :black_octagon:, :octagon:, and :black: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Black octagon (Unicode codepoint U+2BC4) a symbols emoji called Black octagon.. ⯄, formally named "black octagon", carries U+2BC4 as its codepoint sequence. ⯄ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. ⯄ occupies codepoint U+2BC4 in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:black_octagon:` or `:octagon:` or `:black:` in chat apps usually expands to ⯄. The glyph renders mostly in black, which puts it inside the matching color filter. One tap on ⯄ is all it takes — the glyph copies straight to your clipboard.

When to use Black octagon

  • Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
  • Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
  • Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain

Combinations and pairings

  • Lead a caption with ⯄ for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the Black octagon emoji

  1. Open the emoji page. Visit the Black octagon emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
  2. Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ⯄ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
  3. Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ⯄ Black octagon emoji mean?
⯄, formally named "black octagon", carries U+2BC4 as its codepoint sequence. ⯄ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. ⯄ occupies codepoint U+2BC4 in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:black_octagon:` or `:octagon:` or `:black:` in chat apps usually expands to ⯄. The glyph renders mostly in black, which puts it inside the matching color filter. One tap on ⯄ is all it takes — the glyph copies straight to your clipboard.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Black octagon?
The ⯄ Black octagon emoji is encoded as U+2BC4 (hex 2BC4). It belongs to the Symbol Other group inside Symbols.
How do I copy the ⯄ emoji?
Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ⯄ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Black octagon have shortcodes?
Yes. Common shortcodes include :black_octagon:, :octagon:, and :black:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ⯄ emoji automatically.

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