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->''"I see my red door and I want it painted black..."''
-->-- '''Music/{{The Rolling Stones|Band}}''', "Paint it Black"

'''[[color:black:Black]]''' is the darkest color we can see -- it is the absence of light, and thus it is the absence of light reflection. Its symbolism can be culturally complex -- depending on culture, it can symbolize death, or it can symbolize evil. In a more neutral sense, it can symbolize darkness and the night. In other senses, it can symbolize refined formality or financial security. And because human beings also come in this color, it can also be a powerful (and sensitive) symbol of [[RaceTropes superficial differences]] in human complexion.

This index also includes RaceTropes where the color black is literally or symbolically invoked for whatever cultural reasons. For tropes specific to the race, see BlackIndex.

This is a subindex of GrayTropes, as black is the darkest shade of gray.
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+ BlackIndex
+ BlackIndexWhiteIndex
+ DarknessAndShadowsTropes
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* AloofDarkHairedGirl: An aloof or composed, attractive female character with dark hair.
* BadBlackBarf: A thick, black goo that oozes from the victim's mouth.
* BlackBlood: Changing the color of blood from red to something else, often black, for censorship reasons.
* BlackCloak: A conspicuous outfit intended to conceal one's identity.
* BlackBeadEyes: Two black ellipses for a character's eyes.
* BlackDotPupils: A character's pupils drawn as simple, black dots.
* BlackEyesOfCrazy: When a character's eye sclera is black, which shows their insanity.
* BlackEyesOfEvil: When a character's villainy is signified by the blackness of their eyes.
* BlackKnight: A strong, infamous knight clad in black armor.
* BlackScreenOfDeath: The screen going black when two or more characters fight.
* BlackSwordsAreBetter: Swords with a black blade depicted as superior to swords with a gray blade.
* BlondeBrunetteRedhead: A trio consisting of a blonde, a dark-haired, and a red-haired character.
* CyberGreen: Technology being associated with bright green, often joined by black.
* DarkIsEvil: Dark colors, styles, and themes used in the style and appearance of villains.
* DarkIsNotEvil: Darkness associated with the forces of good.
* EvilWearsBlack: Villains wearing black clothing.
* FadeToBlack: When the screen fades to black.
* LittleBlackDress: A simple, short black dress with no decoration or trimming.
* MovieSuperheroesWearBlack: Superheroes wearing black and/or leathery clothing in film.
* OminousObsidianOoze: Oily black substances mean nothing but trouble.
* PaintItBlack: When a costume suddenly becomes DarkerAndEdgier with a change in alignment.
* PurpleIsTheNewBlack: Purple, or another dark color, substituting for black.
* QuipToBlack: A snappy, one-liner comment just before the commercial break or opening sequence.
* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: The colors black and red used to indicate villainy.
* TheSacredDarkness: Darkness treated as a benevolent force.
* SmashToBlack: A SmashCut straight to a black screen, usually succeeding a dramatic event.
* WidowsWeeds: Funeral clothes worn by women.
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