palm down hand Emoji
The palm down hand emoji shows a relaxed hand facing downward.
U+1FAF3
🫳 is the “Palm Down Hand” emoji (U+1FAF3). It’s commonly used to express calmness, guidance, or a gentle “downward” gesture in messages. Below you’ll find meanings, practical uses, and copy-ready options.
palm down hand Emoji Meaning
🫳 (PALM DOWN HAND, U+1FAF3) is a hand gesture emoji where the palm faces downward. In everyday communication, it’s often used to suggest calming reassurance (“it’s okay”), a gentle instruction (“go ahead, then settle”), or directing attention downward. Designers and writers may use it to visually represent restraint, moderation, or “lowering” something—emotionally or literally—without needing extra text. Because the emoji is a body/gesture symbol, its tone depends on context: in a supportive message it can read as soothing, while in a directive sentence it can feel like guidance or control.
Skin tones
Common uses
- •Add a calming tone to messages (“take a breath, it’s fine”)
- •Signal gentle instructions or guidance in chats
- •Represent lowering or reducing emphasis in captions and posts
- •Use in UI copy to suggest “place it here” or “set it down” (informational tone)
- •In writing/storytelling, describe a character’s downward, steady gesture
Examples
🫳 Palm Down Hand Symbol
- 🫳🫳 no rush—start whenever you’re ready.
- 🫳🫳 please keep your voice calm during the meeting.
- 🫳I’m going to lower the brightness a bit 🫳
- 🫳🫳 set the package on the table, then step back.
- 🫳He waved his hand down, signaling the pause 🫳.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1FAF3 | |
| HTML Entity | 🫳 | |
| HTML Code | 🫳 | |
| CSS | \1FAF3 | |
| Decimal | 129779 |
How to type palm down hand Emoji (🫳)
On Windows
In Word, type 1FAF3 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1faf3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 🫳 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does 🫳 mean?
🫳 is the “Palm Down Hand” emoji. It’s commonly used to convey calmness, gentle guidance, or a downward/settling gesture depending on context.
How do I copy the 🫳 emoji?
Copy it directly from this page (🫳), or use the provided HTML entity: 🫳.
What is the Unicode for 🫳?
The Unicode code point for 🫳 is U+1FAF3, with HTML entity 🫳.
Can I use 🫳 in web or app code?
Yes. Use HTML: 🫳 or JavaScript: \\u{1FAF3} in supported environments.