open hands: light skin tone
An open hand, often depicted with fingers spread, revealing the palm, with a light skin tone. It represents an open gesture, such as waving or offering.
There are different emoji meanings for open hands: light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for waving goodbye or hello, or as a symbol for 'stop' or 'hold on'. Can also indicate an open, welcoming gesture.
- East Asian culture
- Similar uses for waving. In some contexts, an open palm can signify rejection or 'no entry', though less common than in other regions.