hedgehog emoji on Google
ðŸĪ– Google

hedgehog on Google

This is how the hedgehog emoji ðŸĶ” looks on Google Android & Chrome. Every platform designs emojis differently — see the comparison below.

ðŸĪ– Google Design Style

Google's Noto Emoji uses a flat, playful design with bold colors and simple shapes. Earlier versions used 'blob' characters which were very popular. Current designs are more standardized but retain Google's characteristic warmth and accessibility. They prioritize clarity at small sizes.

ðŸĶ” About hedgehog on Google

On Google, the hedgehog emoji takes on a vibrant and colorful quality that distinguishes it from other platforms. Google Android & Chrome has crafted its animals & nature emojis since 2013 with attention to visual harmony across the set.

If you send the hedgehog emoji from Google, keep in mind that recipients on other platforms will see a different animals & nature design. Google's vibrant and colorful version is unique to its ecosystem.

â„đïļ Platform Details

Platform
Google Android & Chrome
Emoji Support Since
2013
Website
google.com

ðŸ’Ą Google Animals & Nature Design Insight

Google's animal emojis went through a dramatic transformation in 2017 when the company retired its beloved blob designs. The new Noto Emoji animals use rounder shapes with bolder outlines, optimized for legibility on smaller Android screens.

Google's Noto Emoji set is fully open source under the Apache 2.0 license, meaning Android's animal emojis are freely used in apps, websites, and even other operating systems without licensing concerns.

Usage Tip

On Pixel phones, the animal emojis are used in the At a Glance widget during relevant awareness days — a panda appears for World Wildlife Day, for instance.

Cross-Platform Note

Google's plant and flower emojis use a slightly cooler green palette than Apple's, meaning nature scenes composed with emojis can look notably different in color temperature across platforms.

Fun Fact

Google's original blob-style turtle emoji became one of the most beloved designs in emoji history. When it was retired, it received a dedicated farewell blog post from the Android team and remains available as a Google Chat sticker.