HTML Entity for Monogram Yin (⚋)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+268B

HTML Entity for Monogram Yin (U+268B) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Monogram Yin Entity?

Monogram Yin (⚋) is the Yijing yin line at Unicode U+268B. It is the broken line used in I Ching trigrams. There is no named HTML entity for it.

Remember

Character     ⚋
Unicode       U+268B
Hex entity    &#x268B;
Decimal       &#9867;
CSS escape    \268B
Named entity  (none)

Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ⚋.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`⚋`	UTF-8 HTML text (default choice)
Hex entity	`⚋`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⚋`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\268B`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Yijing yin line / trigram diagrams	Type `⚋` (UTF-8) or `⚋`
Need an entity in HTML source	`⚋` or `⚋`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\268B"`
Yang line (unbroken line)	See Monogram Yang — ⚊
Taijitu circle (☯)	Use U+262F — not this monogram

See it

Live Preview

Monogram Yin alone, paired with Yang, and beside the taijitu.

Example Yijing: ⚊ Yang ⚋ Yin

Large glyph ⚋

Trigram style ⚋⚋⚋

vs ⚊ / ☯ ⚋ | ⚊ | ☯

With entities Hex: ⚋ | Decimal: ⚋

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Monogram Yin with hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ⚋ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Monogram Yin (⚋)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\268B";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x268B;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#9867;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Yijing: ⚊ Yang &nbsp; ⚋ Yin</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+268B → ⚋ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⚋.

2. Decimal: same code point as 9867 → ⚋. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \268B in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⚋ after the paragraph text.

4. Pairing: ⚋ is the yin line; pair it with ⚊ (Monogram Yang) for trigram diagrams — not with ☯.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Monogram Yin.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+268B. Use numeric forms.

vs ☯

Not the taijitu

☯ (U+262F) is the Yin Yang circle. ⚋ is a single Yijing line symbol.

vs ⚊

Not Monogram Yang

⚊ is the unbroken yang line. ⚋ is the broken yin line. Pair them; do not swap them.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\268B belongs in CSS. ⚋ / ⚋ belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

If you type ⚋ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ⚋, not &#9867.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Monogram Yin (U+268B) and its numeric entity forms (⚋, ⚋, CSS \\268B) are supported in all mainstream browsers with a Unicode-capable font that covers Yijing symbols.

✓ Universal support

Monogram Yin (⚋)

Type ⚋, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere fonts support it.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+268B / entities Full support

Bottom line: Type ⚋ for normal UTF-8 text. Prefer ⚋ or ⚋ when encoding must be explicit, and \\268B only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: Monogram Yin is U+268B (decimal 9867).
HTML: use ⚋ or ⚋ — no named entity.
CSS: use \268B inside content for generated text.
Pair: use with ⚊ (yang); do not confuse with ☯ (taijitu).

One line: U+268B → type ⚋, or encode as ⚋ / ⚋ / CSS \268B.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Monogram Yin in HTML using entities?

Use ⚋ (hex), ⚋ (decimal), or the CSS escape \268B in the content property. All render ⚋. There is no named HTML entity for U+268B.

What is the Unicode value for Monogram Yin?

U+268B (MONOGRAM FOR YIN). Hex 268B, decimal 9867. It belongs to the Yijing Hexagram Symbols block.

Is there a named HTML entity for U+268B?

No. U+268B has no named HTML entity. Use numeric references like ⚋ or ⚋.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for Yijing (I Ching) trigram/hexagram diagrams, educational yin-yang line notation, and Taoist philosophy pages that need the yin monogram.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+268B?

HTML entities (⚋ or ⚋) go in markup. The CSS escape \268B is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⚋.

Is ⚋ the same as ☯ or ⚊?

No. Monogram Yin is ⚋ (U+268B), a broken Yijing line. Monogram Yang is ⚊ (U+268A). Yin Yang (taijitu) is ☯ (U+262F). Different symbols.

Did you know?

Monogram Yin is Unicode U+268B (decimal 9867) — MONOGRAM FOR YIN in Yijing Hexagram Symbols. It is the broken yin line used in I Ching trigrams. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⚋ or ⚋. Pair it with Monogram Yang ⚊; do not confuse it with the taijitu ☯ (U+262F).

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