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The Color Black, it's Meanings and Associations
Black is not technically a color, it is a neutral, but we will call it a color for ease of use!
Black is a dramatic color, it provides the greatest contrast when teamed with white.
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Black lacquer is very popular in Japanese design, combined with red and white, it provides a very striking look. A black granite bench top creates a look of sophistication and elegance in the kitchen. It is a good color to use on the floor as it is dark and grounds the color scheme. Black and white checked floor vinyl (or tiles) will always be popular for bathroom floors as it provides high contrast and provides detail to the floor of often small areas. |
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Black is used often for light fittings, accessories and door hardware to provide a neutral color from which to work your color scheme around. Black, it's Meanings and AssociationsBereavement, Death, Morbid, Dramatic, Sophisticated, Mystery, Uncertainty, Fright, Intimidated, Elegant, Intimidating, Dignity, Fatigue, Worldly, Stunning, Powerful, Aloof, Cold, Slimming, Finality, Enclosing, Dark, Expensive, Neutral. |
It is a useful color to hide or camouflage things that you don't want to highlight as it does not reflect light from it.
Black is not a popular choice for wall colors as it is very enclosing and intimidating, but works well as an accent color.
