Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♦ has the Unicode code point U+2666. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2666 to binary:
00100110 01100110. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10011001 10100110
BLACK DIAMOND SUIT·U+2666
♦
Character Information
Code Point
U+2666
HEX
2666
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 A6 | 11100010 10011001 10100110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 66 | 00100110 01100110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 66 26 | 01100110 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 66 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01100110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 66 26 00 00 | 01100110 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♦
URI Encoded
%E2%99%A6
Description
The Unicode character U+2666, also known as the Black Diamond Suit, holds significant importance in digital typography due to its unique appearance and versatile applications. This symbol is often employed in various contexts such as mathematical notations, programming languages, and graphic design elements where a visually distinct diamond-shaped character is required. Its distinct black color distinguishes it from other diamond-like symbols, making it easily recognizable and suitable for use in diverse typographic settings. The Black Diamond Suit is also appreciated for its cultural significance, as it has been adopted by certain subcultures and online communities as a symbol of identity or solidarity. Overall, the U+2666 is an essential character in digital text communication, offering both visual appeal and functional utility across multiple applications and contexts.
How to type the ♦ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9830 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.