The Color Black

The Color Black


Published On: 12-12-2011 03:11pm

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Category: Color Symbolism

Black really isn’t a color, it is the absence of color. Black symbolizes grounding, power, self-control, strength, confidence and resilience. Black has a dramatic and bold presence. It can also be mysterious, sexy, and sophisticated.

Black is the color of mourning in most western countries. It can be both positive and negative such as in Western movies where the bad guys wear black, the good guys wear white. Black is mysterious as in the movie Dracula who wore black.

How to wear black:

It is a formal and prestigious color for formal attire parties. Black dresses for a sophisticated and slimmer look.

Wear black to work to convey sophistication, strength, elegance, and a touch of mystery. Black works well with bright, jewel-toned shades of blue, green, red, soft yellows. Black provides a contrast to these colors and really makes them pop out. Layer black outfits with gray and wear blue shades of jewelry for a conservative look; the blue will convey loyalty and calmness. A black outfit combined with a pink jewelry gives your look a feeling of strength yet feminine. Be careful when combining a dark outfit with dark jewelry, the two will just blend together.

Other black color words:

Ebony, jet, ink, coal, soot, charcoal, raven, midnight, obsidian, onyx.

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