How to wear black
Black is the easiest base in your closet: it goes with everything. A black tee with jeans and a camel jacket is a classic. For parties, pair it with gold, red or fuchsia. When you wear all black, mix textures like leather, knit and silk.
Black in home decor
Black works best in decor as an accent: window frames, lamps, furniture legs or an accent wall. Pair it with white, light wood and plants so the room doesn't feel dark. With gold or brass you get an elegant style. In kitchens and bathrooms, black faucets add a modern touch.
Black in graphic and web design
Black gives maximum contrast with white text, but pure black is tiring on screens; a very dark gray is usually better for backgrounds. Pair it with a bright accent color for buttons.
What to avoid
Avoid mixing it with navy blue or very dark brown when there's no clear contrast, because they look like they don't match. All black with no texture can look flat.
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