U+1F4A1 "💡" Electric Light Bulb Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1F4A1 "💡" Electric Light Bulb is a pictographic representation of a classic incandescent light bulb, commonly used in digital communication to symbolize a new idea, a moment of inspiration, or a sudden realization. Its design typically features a yellow or warm glowing bulb with a metallic screw base and a wire filament inside, often depicted with rays of light emanating from the top to emphasize illumination. Beyond its literal meaning, this emoji is widely employed in contexts like brainstorming sessions, problem solving, or expressing creativity and understanding. It was officially added to the Unicode Standard in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0 and has since become a staple in text messages, social media, and productivity software for conveying a spark of thought or innovation.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
💡 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
💡 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9F 0x92 0xA1 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD83D 0xDCA1 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001F4A1 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud83d\udca1 |
Unicode Properties