Handshake: Medium-dark Skin Tone, Dark Skin Tone

Widely understood as a symbol of POC solidarity and mutual respect; frequently used by Gen Z to celebrate diversity and call out performative allyship.

Used to celebrate Hindu-Muslim harmony, cross-regional partnerships, or South Asian community solidarity; skin tone specificity may be secondary to the gesture's meaning.

Represents agreement and brotherhood/sisterhood; the skin tone aspect may highlight Pan-Arab or Arab-African solidarity in certain activist contexts.

Universally recognized as a handshake of agreement, with the added layer of skin tone diversity signaling inclusivity and respect.

Used to signal professional agreements or friendship; the diverse skin tone pairing is increasingly recognized as a symbol of multicultural unity.

Primarily understood as a handshake of agreement; in diaspora communities abroad, also used to express solidarity across ethnic and racial lines.

Interpreted mainly as a business or agreement handshake; skin tone diversity is less culturally emphasized but recognized in international or progressive contexts.

Seen as a formal agreement or partnership symbol; the skin tone pairing may be appreciated in international or diversity-conscious Japanese online spaces.

Used to signify partnership or deal-making; in Hallyu fan communities, sometimes used to celebrate cross-racial fan solidarity.

Understood as agreement and cooperation; in younger, globally-connected Taiwanese communities, the diverse skin tones read as inclusive and modern.

Used to represent business agreements or solidarity; in activist circles, can carry connotations of cross-cultural unity against authoritarian pressures.

Popular in OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) communities to signal solidarity with other diaspora communities; seen as a warm, inclusive gesture.

Represents mutual agreement and interfaith or inter-ethnic harmony in a nation with diverse communities; skin tone diversity resonates in multicultural discourse.

Primarily a gesture of agreement; in younger urban communities, the skin tone pairing signals modern, inclusive values.

Used to confirm plans or deals; among diaspora communities, also signals solidarity and pride across racial and cultural lines.

Highly resonant in Malaysia's multiracial context (Malay, Chinese, Indian), where diverse skin tone handshakes can symbolize racial harmony — a politically meaningful gesture.

Represents formal agreement and brotherhood; in the context of Saudi Vision 2030's international outreach, also signals cross-cultural partnership.

Very relevant in the UAE's multicultural expat society; used to signal cross-national partnerships and cosmopolitan values.

Used to signal agreement and solidarity; in Pan-African or Arab-African contexts, the skin tone pairing carries additional meaning of unity across the continent.

Represents partnership and agreement; in diaspora and internationally-connected Turkish communities, the skin tone diversity signals cosmopolitan openness.

Primarily read as agreement or deal-making; among younger Iranians and diaspora communities, also signals cross-cultural solidarity.

Strongly resonant as a symbol of Black pride, community solidarity, and partnership; widely used in business and activist contexts across Nigeria.

Deeply meaningful in post-apartheid South Africa; the diverse skin tones evoke rainbow nation ideals and cross-racial reconciliation.

Used by multicultural communities across the UK to signal solidarity and partnership; resonates strongly in Black British, South Asian, and mixed-heritage communities.

In France's diverse diaspora communities, signals unity and partnership; the skin tone specificity carries weight in conversations about racial equality (égalité).

Used in multicultural German communities and DEI corporate contexts to signal inclusive partnership; growing resonance among younger, diverse populations.

Used to celebrate partnerships and agreements; in communities with significant African and Latin American diaspora, also signals cross-cultural unity.

Resonates strongly in Brazil's diverse population; often used to celebrate Afro-Brazilian solidarity, Black consciousness, and multicultural partnership.

Used to signal agreement and partnership; in Afro-Mexican and indigenous communities, also carries connotations of racial pride and solidarity.

Across Latin America, used to celebrate Afro-Latinx identity, multicultural friendship, and community solidarity alongside its general agreement meaning.

Used in multicultural Australian and New Zealand communities to signal inclusive partnerships; resonates with Aboriginal, Pacific Islander, and diaspora communities.