Peace symbol (☮) is the Miscellaneous Symbols character at Unicode U+262E (PEACE SYMBOL). It is the classic circle-and-lines mark used for peace and nonviolence. There is no named HTML entity; use hex, decimal, UTF-8, or CSS.
Remember
Character ☮
Unicode U+262E
Named entity none
Hex entity ☮
Decimal ☮
CSS escape \262E
All numeric and UTF-8 forms produce the same glyph: ☮. Prefer ☮ for portable markup; paste ☮ in UTF-8 when convenient.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Named entity
none
Not defined in HTML5
Hex entity
☮
HTML markup
Decimal entity
☮
HTML markup
Direct character
☮
HTML text (UTF-8 default)
CSS escape
\262E
Stylesheet content
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
Portable HTML without pasting Unicode
☮ or ☮
UTF-8 messaging or design text
Type or paste ☮
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\262E"
Victory / V-hand gesture instead
✌ (U+270C)
See it
Live Preview
Peace symbol rendered in common contexts.
Glyph☮
Large glyph☮
In a sentence☮ Peace and harmony
With entitiesHex: ☮ | Decimal: ☮ | Named: none
Related symbols✌ (victory hand) · 🕊 · ⚖
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows the peace symbol with hex, decimal, direct, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + Direct + CSS
Four ways to produce ☮ in a single document (no named entity).
Using Hex Code: ☮
Using Decimal: ☮
Using Direct Character: ☮
Using CSS Entity: ☮
Message: ☮ Peace and harmony
How It Works
1. Hex:U+262E → ☮ in HTML. Best portable choice (no named entity).
2. Decimal: same code point as 9774 → ☮. Same glyph.
3. Direct: paste ☮ in a UTF-8 file with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
4. CSS: use \262E in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ☮ after the paragraph text.
5. Named: HTML5 has none — do not invent a name like &peace;.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with this symbol entity.
No name
Do not invent a named entity
There is no &…; name for U+262E. Use ☮ or ☮.
Not ✌
Peace mark ≠ victory hand
U+270C is a hand gesture. U+262E is the dedicated peace symbol glyph.
Accessibility
Add visible meaning
If the symbol carries the message, pair it with text or an aria-label so screen readers get the intent.
Font
Glyph coverage varies
Some fonts omit Miscellaneous Symbols. Provide a fallback font or descriptive text if needed.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\262E belongs in CSS. ☮ / ☮ belong in HTML.
UTF-8
Declare charset
If you paste ☮ directly, serve the page as UTF-8 with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Peace symbol (U+262E) and its entity forms (☮, ☮, CSS \\262E) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Peace Symbol (☮)
Prefer ☮, or encode with decimal or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere (when the font has it).
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+262E / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: There is no named entity. Prefer ☮ or ☮ in HTML, and \\262E only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: peace symbol is U+262E (decimal 9774), Miscellaneous Symbols.
HTML: no named entity — use ☮ or ☮.
CSS: use \262E inside content for generated text.
Meaning: peace mark — not the same as ✌ (U+270C).
One line:U+262E → ☮ / ☮ / CSS \262E (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ☮ (hex), ☮ (decimal), type ☮ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \262E in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+262E.
U+262E (PEACE SYMBOL). Hex 262E, decimal 9774. It belongs to Miscellaneous Symbols and is the classic circle-and-lines peace mark.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Prefer ☮ or ☮, or paste ☮ in a UTF-8 document.
Use it for messaging about peace, nonviolence, or related design. Prefer ☮ for portable markup. Add accessible text when the symbol alone carries meaning.
HTML numeric entities (☮ or ☮) go in markup. The CSS escape \262E is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ☮.
✌ (U+270C) is the victory hand / V sign. ☮ (U+262E) is the dedicated peace symbol. Do not treat them as interchangeable.
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Did you know?
Peace symbol (☮) is Unicode U+262E (decimal 9774) — PEACE SYMBOL in Miscellaneous Symbols. There is no named HTML entity; use ☮, ☮, UTF-8 ☮, or CSS \262E. It is not the same as the victory hand U+270C (✌).
