black emojis
The medium-dark skin tone modifier (type 5) is one of the many black emojis used to represent a darker skin tone when combined with human-shaped emojis.
There are different emoji meanings for black emojis in different cultures:
- Global
- Universally understood as a skin tone modifier. Its adoption has been a significant step towards better representation in digital communication across cultures.
- Specific regions
- May be more frequently used in regions with higher populations of individuals with darker skin tones, reflecting local demographics.
