HTML Entity for Monogram Yin (⚋)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Monogram Yin symbol (⚋) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+268B (MONOGRAM FOR YIN) in the Yijing Monograms block (U+2680–U+268B)—the yin line used in Yijing (I Ching) trigram and hexagram notation alongside the yang monogram ⚊.
Render it with ⚋, ⚋, or CSS escape \268B. There is no named HTML entity. This is a philosophical/Unicode symbol—not Western custom typography or spiritual clip art. Do not confuse ⚋ with the taijitu Yin Yang symbol (☯, U+262F) or with unrelated uses of the word “yin.”
⚡ Quick Reference — Monogram Yin
U+268BYijing Monograms
⚋Hexadecimal reference
⚋Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+268B
Hex code ⚋
HTML code ⚋
Named entity (none)
CSS code \268B
Meaning Monogram for Yin (Yijing line)
Related U+268A = Monogram Yang (⚊)
U+262F = Yin Yang (☯)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Monogram Yin symbol (⚋) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\268B";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Monogram Yin using Hexadecimal: ⚋</p>
<p>Monogram Yin using HTML Code: ⚋</p>
<p id="point">Monogram Yin using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+268B is supported in modern browsers; use a font with Yijing Monograms or broad symbol coverage for consistent glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Monogram Yin symbol (⚋) in Yijing and yin-yang contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⚋ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 268B to display Monogram Yin. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⚋ uses the decimal Unicode value 9867 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\268B 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+268B in Yijing Monograms (U+2680–U+268B). Pair with Monogram Yang (⚊) for yin-yang line notation.
Use Cases
The Monogram Yin 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 Yang (⚊) when showing trigram lines
- Use fonts that cover Yijing Monograms for consistent rendering
- Add
aria-label(e.g. “yin monogram”) for accessibility - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⚋ (Yijing monogram) with ☯ (Yin Yang taijitu)
- Assume this is decorative typography or a generic spiritual icon
- Put CSS escape
\268Bin 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
\268BUnicode U+268B — MONOGRAM FOR YIN
No named HTML entity—use numeric references
Pair: Monogram Yang (⚊)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚋ (hex), ⚋ (decimal), or \268B in CSS content. All produce ⚋. There is no named entity.U+268B (MONOGRAM FOR YIN). Yijing Monograms block (U+2680–U+268B). Hex 268B, decimal 9867.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 \268B 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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