Black is the darkest color due to its total absorption of light. Similarly to white, black is an achromatic color (a color without a hue) with a long history of use and importance that extends into the modern day.
Black underwent many shifts in meaning, application, and perception from era to era and culture to culture. Eventually, the color was revolutionized and given a prominent standing in the world of fashion, quickly becoming a symbol of elegance and simplicity.
