U+26FE "⛾" Cup on Black Square Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+26FE "⛾" Cup on Black Square is a pictographic symbol found in the Miscellaneous Symbols block, typically representing a hot beverage, such as coffee or tea, contained within a white cup set against a solid black square background. While it is often associated with the Japanese "kōhī" (coffee) sign on maps or wayfinding, its specific usage can vary depending on context, such as denoting a café or rest area. This character is not as widely adopted as the more common U+2615 "☕" hot beverage symbol, but it offers a distinctive visual alternative with a defined square framing. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures compatibility across different platforms and digital environments, primarily serving niche or decorative purposes in text.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⛾ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⛾ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0x9B 0xBE |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x26FE |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000026FE |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u26fe |
Unicode Properties