What Each Color Heart Emoji Means
I had no idea they meant different things! What color heart emoji do you usually send? For me, it’s definitely purple. I never really put much thought into using it;…

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David Becker/Getty ImagesI had no idea they meant different things!
What color heart emoji do you usually send? For me, it's definitely purple. I never really put much thought into using it; purple is just my favorite color. Well Cosmopolitan recently broke down the hearts for us, and here's what they came up with!
Red Heart
- The most romantic heart
Orange Heart
- Use this when you're feeling causal with a new partner
Yellow Heart
- Good for family, and not to imply any romantic feelings
Green Heart
- Best used with friends and acquaintances
Blue Heart
- Good for group chats and family
Purple Heart
- This one is considered the horny emoji apparently so you send this one when you want to hook up....
Black Heart
- Use this for ironic situations
Obviously every emoji is up for interpretation but I thought this story was hilarious... Maybe I should stop sending so many purple hearts.... haha