What is the Unicode codepoint for Skull?

The 💀 Skull emoji is encoded as U+1F480 (hex 1F480). It belongs to the Face Negative group inside Smileys & Emotion.

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 Skull have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :skull:, :death:, :face:, and :fairy_tale:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 💀 emoji automatically.

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Skull

A smileys & emotion emoji called Skull.

Name

skull

Shortcodes

:skull::death::face::fairy_tale::monster:

Themes

dangerdeadpoisondeathfacemonsterskull

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About the 💀 Skull emoji

The 💀 Skull emoji is part of the Smileys & Emotion category and the face negative group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :skull:, :death:, and :face: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Skull (Unicode codepoint U+1F480) a smileys & emotion emoji called Skull.. 💀, formally named "skull", carries U+1F480 as its codepoint sequence. As a face emoji, 💀 reads quickly in chat threads, replies, and reactions — even before the recipient finishes the message. In hex, the codepoint reads 1F480; the canonical Unicode form is U+1F480. Unicode introduced it in v6.0; Apple's iOS has carried it since v6.0. On platforms that use shortcodes (Slack, Discord, GitHub), it answers to `:skull:`, `:death:`, `:face:`, `:fairy_tale:`. Its color profile reads blue — a useful hint when filtering by tone. Closely related themes: danger, dead, poison, death, and face. Faces like 💀 carry tone faster than words; consider what mood it adds before sending. Copy 💀 in one click and drop it into chat threads, captions, code comments, or design files.

When to use 💀 Skull

Flagging caution notes, safety warnings, and breaking news
Tagging risky takes, controversial opinions, and red alerts
Pairing with siren or warning for urgent updates
Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions

Combinations and pairings

Pair 💀 with danger-themed, dead-themed, and poison-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
Lead a caption with 💀 for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the 💀 Skull emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the Skull emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The 💀 character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
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 💀 Skull emoji mean?: 💀, formally named "skull", carries U+1F480 as its codepoint sequence. As a face emoji, 💀 reads quickly in chat threads, replies, and reactions — even before the recipient finishes the message. In hex, the codepoint reads 1F480; the canonical Unicode form is U+1F480. Unicode introduced it in v6.0; Apple's iOS has carried it since v6.0. On platforms that use shortcodes (Slack, Discord, GitHub), it answers to `:skull:`, `:death:`, `:face:`, `:fairy_tale:`. Its color profile reads blue — a useful hint when filtering by tone. Closely related themes: danger, dead, poison, death, and face. Faces like 💀 carry tone faster than words; consider what mood it adds before sending. Copy 💀 in one click and drop it into chat threads, captions, code comments, or design files.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Skull?: The 💀 Skull emoji is encoded as U+1F480 (hex 1F480). It belongs to the Face Negative group inside Smileys & Emotion.
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 Skull have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :skull:, :death:, :face:, and :fairy_tale:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 💀 emoji automatically.