On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the black and white outdoor rug title. In light, black is lack of all color. In painting, however, the black pigment is the combination of all colors.

In heraldry, black is called “sable”. It is the opposite of white. In science, an object that is black absorbs the light that hits it. Because these objects do not reflect any light, the human eye can’t see any color coming from that object. The brain then sees these objects as black.

A way to create black objects is to mix pigments. A pigment works by reflecting only the color of the pigment. For example, a blue pigment absorbs all colors except blue. By mixing pigments in the right quantities, black can be made.

In sunlight, black objects become quickly warm because they absorb much light. Black is associated with power, elegance, formality, safety, birth, male, and mystery. Black is a dark color, the darkest color there is. Black, along with gray and white, is a neutral color. This means that it is not a hot color or a cool color.

Black can stand for strength and power. Black clothing is dark in emo and goth subculture. This page was last changed on 14 January 2023, at 13:07. See Terms of Use for details.