paintbrush Emoji

๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ ยท U+1F58C U+FE0F ยท Emoji 0.7

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What does the paintbrush emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

Literally, ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ represents a paintbrush, an artistic tool used for applying paint to a surface, whereas figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes creativity, artistic expression, or a touch-up, as in enhancing one's appearance or correcting a mistake. This dichotomy allows the paintbrush emoji to convey a range of meanings, from the literal act of painting to the more abstract concepts of imagination and self-improvement. In digital communication, ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ can also imply a fresh start or a new perspective, inviting the recipient to think creatively or view something from a different angle. Its meaning can be both literal and metaphorical, depending on the context in which it is used.

How the paintbrush emoji is used

In texting and social media captions, ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ is often employed to add a creative or artistic touch to a message, with the tone ranging from inspirational to humorous, depending on the accompanying text. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the paintbrush emoji may appear in comments to appreciate someone's artistry or to suggest that a post or video has been skillfully edited or curated. The use of ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ can vary across different age groups, with younger generations often using it in a more playful or ironic manner, while older users might utilize it to convey a more sincere appreciation for art or creativity. Overall, the paintbrush emoji's usage reflects the diversity of digital communication, adapting to various contexts and tones.

paintbrush emoji examples

How to copy the paintbrush emoji

To use the paintbrush emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F58C U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

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paintbrush emoji on different platforms

How the paintbrush emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
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Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
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paintbrush Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ
Namepaintbrush
CategoryObjects
CodepointsU+1F58C U+FE0F
Shortcode:paintbrush:
Emoji version0.7
Unicode version0.7
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paintbrush Emoji FAQ

What does the paintbrush emoji mean?

Literally, ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ represents a paintbrush, an artistic tool used for applying paint to a surface, whereas figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes creativity, artistic expression, or a touch-up, as in enhancing one's appearance or correcting a mistake. This dichotomy allows the paintbrush emoji to convey a range of meanings, from the literal act of painting to the more abstract concepts of imagination and self-improvement.

How do I copy and paste the paintbrush emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the paintbrush emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F58C U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.7 (Unicode 0.7). Its shortcode is :paintbrush:.

What are other names for the paintbrush emoji?

People also search for the paintbrush emoji as painting.

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