Raised Hand with Part Between Middle and Ring Fingers, Type-5
🖖🏾 vulcan salute: medium-dark skin tone
The emoji with the unicode 1F596 1F3FE is a combination of two unicode symbols. The first part, 1F596, represents a hand with all fingers extended and spread apart. The second part, 1F3FE, is a modifier that indicates a medium-dark skin tone. Together, the combined unicode 1F596 1F3FE represents a medium-dark skin toned hand with all fingers extended and spread apart, also known as the "Raised Hand with Fingers Splayed" emoji.
The primary and most common uses for this emoji are to represent the number five, to indicate a high-five, or to symbolize stopping or halting something. It is often used in social media reactions to express agreement, celebration, or to emphasize a point.
Non-romantic or non-obvious uses of this emoji could include representing the concept of openness or transparency, as the open hand can symbolize honesty. It can also be used to represent positive sentiments such as acceptance, inclusivity, or a welcoming gesture.
While the popularity of this emoji may vary, it is widely recognized and used across different platforms and demographics. The addition of the skin tone modifier increases its cultural significance, as it allows users to represent themselves more accurately.
Related emojis include other hand gesture emojis, such as the ✋ (Raised Hand) emoji, the 🖐️ (Hand with Fingers Splayed) emoji without a skin tone modifier, and other skin tone variations of the same emoji.
In specific apps or communities, this emoji may have unique associations. For example, in some online gaming communities, it might be used to symbolize a player's character being "open" or vulnerable. On platforms like Instagram or Snapchat, it could be used in captions or comments to add emphasis or express agreement with a post.