Shades of Black: English Vocabulary List

having the color that is the darkest, like most crows

"My cat is black."

"The black cat sat on the dark porch and its green eyes glowed eerily in the dim light of the streetlamp."

having a dark black color, resembling the hue of licorice candy, often used to describe a deep and rich shade of black

"The candy is licorice."

"The licorice candy had a strong sweet and slightly bitter flavor that some people loved and others absolutely hated."

having a deep black color with a glossy and smooth texture, often associated with the gemstone of the same name

"The table is onyx."

"The onyx countertop was black with white veins and the kitchen looked elegant and modern with the beautiful stone surface."

of a deep, dark brown color, resembling the color of black coffee

"The color is cafe noir."

"The cafe noir paint color was a very dark brown that looked almost black and the walls gave the room a sophisticated feel."