"You can't go wrong mixing classic graphics in black and white. It's very Parisienne."
— Brad Goreski
Black and white are the darkest color and the lightest color respectively. As such, they contrast better than any other two colors. Black contrasted against white has a long history in symbolism.
Compare Gray Tropes, Good and Evil for Your Convenience, Good Colors, Evil Colors.
Tropes
- Aloof Dark-Haired Girl if her skin is pale
- Black and White Insanity
- Black and White Magic
- Black and White Morality
- Black Gal on White Guy Drama
- Chiaroscuro
- Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette
- Raven Hair, Ivory Skin
- Salt and Pepper
- Skunk Stripe
- Where Da White Women At?
- White Dude, Black Dude
- White Hair, Black Heart
