HTML Entity for Monogram Yang (⚊)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Monogram Yang symbol (⚊) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+268A (MONOGRAM FOR YANG) in the Yijing Monograms block (U+2680–U+268B)—the yang line used in Yijing (I Ching) trigram and hexagram notation alongside the yin monogram ⚋.
Render it with ⚊, ⚊, or CSS escape \268A. There is no named HTML entity. This is a philosophical/Unicode symbol—not a Western-style personal monogram or logo mark. Do not confuse ⚊ with the taijitu Yin Yang symbol (☯, U+262F) or with unrelated uses of the word “yang.”
⚡ Quick Reference — Monogram Yang
U+268AYijing Monograms
⚊Hexadecimal reference
⚊Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+268A
Hex code ⚊
HTML code ⚊
Named entity (none)
CSS code \268A
Meaning Monogram for Yang (Yijing line)
Related U+268B = Monogram Yin (⚋)
U+262F = Yin Yang (☯)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Monogram Yang symbol (⚊) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\268A";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Monogram Yang using Hexadecimal: ⚊</p>
<p>Monogram Yang using HTML Code: ⚊</p>
<p id="point">Monogram Yang using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+268A is supported in modern browsers; use a font with Yijing Monograms or broad symbol coverage for consistent glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Monogram Yang symbol (⚊) in Yijing and yin-yang contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⚊ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 268A to display Monogram Yang. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⚊ uses the decimal Unicode value 9866 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\268A is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ⚊. Unicode U+268A in Yijing Monograms (U+2680–U+268B). Pair with Monogram Yin (⚋) for yin-yang line notation.
Use Cases
The Monogram Yang symbol (⚊) is commonly used in:
Trigram and hexagram diagrams built from yang and yin lines.
Educational pages on yin-yang concepts and classical texts.
Chinese philosophy, history, and comparative religion content.
Courses and tutorials explaining hexagram line notation.
Unicode charts and HTML entity documentation.
Character pickers and special-symbol cheat sheets.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use numeric codes
⚊or⚊in HTML markup - Pair with Monogram Yin (⚋) when showing trigram lines
- Use fonts that cover Yijing Monograms for consistent rendering
- Add
aria-label(e.g. “yang monogram”) for accessibility - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⚊ (Yijing monogram) with ☯ (Yin Yang taijitu)
- Assume this is a Western personal monogram or logo glyph
- Put CSS escape
\268Ain HTML text nodes - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Rely on the symbol alone without accessible description
Key Takeaways
Hex, decimal, and CSS all render ⚊
⚊ ⚊For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\268AUnicode U+268A — MONOGRAM FOR YANG
No named HTML entity—use numeric references
Pair: Monogram Yin (⚋)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚊ (hex), ⚊ (decimal), or \268A in CSS content. All produce ⚊. There is no named entity.U+268A (MONOGRAM FOR YANG). Yijing Monograms block (U+2680–U+268B). Hex 268A, decimal 9866.U+268A) is Monogram Yang—the yang line in Yijing notation. ⚋ (U+268B) is Monogram Yin—the yin line. Together they form trigram building blocks.⚊ or ⚊) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \268A 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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