hand with fingers splayed: medium skin tone
A hand with its thumb, index finger, and pinky finger extended, forming the 'I love you' sign. The hand has a medium skin tone.
There are different emoji meanings for hand with fingers splayed: medium skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely recognized as the 'I love you' sign, popularized by ASL and rock music culture. Used to express love, support, or approval.
- East Asian culture
- Less commonly understood as 'I love you' compared to the West. In some contexts, it might be mistaken for other gestures or have no specific meaning.
- Other cultures
- The specific meaning can vary; in some cultures, extended pinky and thumb might have different connotations or be seen as a 'shaka' sign for 'hang loose' (which usually involves a curled middle and ring finger).
