HTML Entity for Fleur de Lis (⚜)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Fleur de lis symbol (⚜) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+269C (FLEUR-DE-LIS) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)—a stylized lily used in heraldry, branding, and decorative design, associated with royalty, French culture, Louisiana, and many organizations.
Render it with ⚜, ⚜, or CSS escape \269C. There is no named HTML entity. Use the symbol in appropriate cultural or brand context; it carries meaning in heraldry and regional identity.
⚡ Quick Reference — Fleur de Lis
U+269CMiscellaneous Symbols
⚜Hexadecimal reference
⚜Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+269C
Hex code ⚜
HTML code ⚜
Named entity (none)
CSS code \269C
Meaning Stylized lily (heraldry / branding)
Related U+2766 = Floral heart (❦); U+262B = Farsi symbol (☫)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Fleur de lis (⚜) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\269C";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Fleur de Lis using Hexadecimal: ⚜</p>
<p>Fleur de Lis using HTML Code: ⚜</p>
<p id="point">Fleur de Lis using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Fleur de lis symbol is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the fleur de lis (⚜) in branding and decorative context:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⚜ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 269C to display the Fleur de lis symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⚜ uses the decimal Unicode value 9884 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\269C is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ⚜. Unicode U+269C is in Miscellaneous Symbols. No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup.
Use Cases
The Fleur de lis symbol (⚜) is commonly used in:
Heraldic content, family crests, and coat-of-arms designs.
Logos, brand marks, and identity design for elegance or tradition.
Accents in headers, dividers, and premium or luxury content.
Louisiana, New Orleans, or French cultural and regional identity.
Scouting emblems, fraternal organizations, and group insignia.
Historical sites, royalty-related content, and European cultural references.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Add
aria-label="Fleur de lis"when the symbol carries meaning - Use a font that supports Miscellaneous Symbols (Segoe UI Symbol, etc.)
- Use the CSS escape in
::before/::afterfor repeating decorative elements - Use
⚜or⚜consistently within a project - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+269C
- Put CSS escape
\269Cin HTML text nodes - Use the symbol without regard for cultural or heraldic context
- Rely on the glyph alone without accessible text for screen readers
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS render ⚜
⚜ ⚜For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\269CUnicode U+269C — FLEUR-DE-LIS
Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)
Three methods, no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚜ (hex), ⚜ (decimal), or \269C in CSS content. There is no named entity.U+269C (FLEUR-DE-LIS). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 269C, decimal 9884. A stylized lily used in heraldry and design.⚜ or ⚜) go in markup. The CSS escape \269C is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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