raised back of hand: medium-light skin tone
An open hand with fingers and thumb extended, facing left, with a light skin tone. It represents the back of the hand.
There are different emoji meanings for raised back of hand: medium-light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often used for waving hello/goodbye, stopping, or showing an open palm for 'talk to the hand' or 'stop'.
- East Asian culture
- Can be used in similar ways, though specific hand gestures might carry different connotations, and cultural norms dictate how openly hands are displayed.
- Middle Eastern culture
- May be perceived as a defensive or stopping gesture, similar to 'the hamsa' hand, warding off evil.
