BLACK Colour Meaning

"I've been 40 years discovering that the queen of all colors was black." 

-- Pierre-Auguste Renoir

black

(blak)

-noun

The color at one extreme end of the scale of grays, oppositeto white, absorbing all light incident upon it.

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Black is Chic!

Black is authoritative and powerful; because black can evoke strong emotions, too much can be overwhelming. Black represents a lack of color, the primordial void, emptiness. It is a classic color for clothing, possibly because it makes the wearer appear thinner and more sophisticated.

Combination of Black+Other Colours

good news: black goes with everything!

black+bright, jewel-toned shades of red, blue, and green= exciting

black +pink/red= seduction

black+ yellow= makes yellow really pop

black + gray or blue = very classic and conservative

Feng Shui Use of the Colour Black

Black color is full of the feng shui energy of mystery and sophistication.

It can be used in North (Water), East (Wood) and Southeast (Wood) areas. Avoid black in the South (Fire) area of your space, and use in moderation in the children's rooms, as well as in the main entry and kitchen .

Because black color brings the feng shui energy of grounding and stability, its best use indoors should be not much higher than the eye level.

Use black in décor , for example black and white photos in black frames, or a mirrorin a black frame.

Feelings that Black Color Gives

power

elegance

sophistication

formality

wealth

anonymity

depth

style

mysterious

seductive

sexy

Black in Interior

Dark colors generally make rooms seem much smaller than they are, so unless you enjoy cocooning, black might not be a great choice for background color especially on walls.

The number of color combinations using black are huge, though some like orange and black tend to have holiday connotations that would be downright irritating yearround. One current trend is mixing a neutral room with some pieces of black furniture. The effect can be very elegant, and provides a contemporary twist for a traditional room. Black used with a mix of white and brights often looks very modern. Black White and Pink can be very stylish and feminine.

Interesting Facts

*A black cat crossing one's path is considered bad luck in many cultures, except in England, where spotting a black cat is considered good luck.

*Musicians in an orchestra pit often wear all black during live concerts, so as not to draw attention away from the stage performers.

*When worn by people with lighter hair color, it is an indicator of inner strength and determination. 

*Black is classically used as an accent for Jewel tones and rich metallic Gold.

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