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The most important facts about the colour black
Black is the darkest of all colours. Like white and grey, it is one of the achromatic colours. Deep black can only be produced with a few pigments, such as those found in soot and charcoal
Effect of black colour
In politics, black is seen as the colour of conservatism. Priests also wear black. But it is also the colour of anarchism. The colour usually symbolises respectability, think of the dinner jacket or the tailcoat. In Central European cultures, however, black also symbolises death. It is therefore used as a colour for mourning clothes.
Overall, black is always a colour of mystery, the underworld and shadows. But it is also an expression of individuality. Black colour can appear gloomy and sad, but it can also embody timeless elegance. It is often associated with mourning, gothic style or a lack of courage for colour.
Design rooms in black
Black has the ability to accentuate all other colours particularly well and lend structure to a room through its use. It therefore suits a purist ambience just as well as a colonial style, vintage style or industrial-style furnishings.
Black with Black is an elegant and timeless design choice for interior design. Black kitchens look timelessly elegant. The contrast between clear white and deep black, as seen in white kitchen fronts and black worktops, for example, also gives a kitchen a fresh and radiant look.
Black can have a great effect as wall paint. The targeted use of black colour on a single wall gives a living space more depth and cosiness. If you combine the achromatic colour with warm colour shades such as red or orange, warm blue or gold tones, you can achieve a homely, inviting effect. Black can also be complemented well with cream or natural tones.
In the bathroom, some of the tiles or the bathtub surround can be designed in black. Complementing this with black taps and fittings creates a harmonious look.
You should avoid black here
The walls in the bedroom should not necessarily be black. But with black accessories or wallpaper that contains black elements, black colour can also decorate the bedroom. Black should be avoided completely in the children's room
Alternatives to black colour
A beautiful alternative to black wall paint is a rich, dark anthracite on a single wall in the room. It looks a little softer than real black, but has a similar effect.
Black is not just black
Black is the darkest of all colours and is one of the achromatic colours
Even if the human eye may not perceive it at first, black can contain different nuances and undertones. Depending on the intensity of the black colour shade, various other colours are often mixed in
Black colour comes in different shades. The dark black that first comes to mind is a cool, clear colour shade. Black with Black from our Just paint Collection is one of the pure black shades that are really deep black. In contrast, Brown with Black with its reddish pigments looks a little warmer and cosier
You can also find blue-black at MissPompadour. This is a black with blue pigments that reveals a blue shimmer under certain lighting conditions. Typical examples of this colour shade are Blue with Black and Blue with Ink. The same applies to green, as this also forms an interesting colour when black pigments are mixed with green pigments, which changes depending on the light and appears subliminally green. An example of this is Green with Black
These shades, which are also known as Nearly Black shades, also include the colour shade Black with Velvet. This softly coloured black has a subtle purple shimmer in the right light. Another soft Nearly Black shade can be found in the CosyColours chalk paints collection: the sophisticated Secret Grey
If you prefer an even lighter and softer colour, choose anthracite instead of black. This is a very lightened black - depending on how you look at it, it can also be considered a dark grey. Black with slate or, even lighter, grey with black is the right choice here
Use black skilfully in many rooms
Black is a classic colour for designing furniture. It is suitable for emphasising a modern industrial-style interior as well as for giving an old piece of furniture such as a secretary a special chic look
Black as a wall paint is recommended for individual walls rather than entire rooms, as otherwise the room can quickly appear too dark. Black wall paints work particularly well as accents in the following rooms
- in the living room, for example behind the seating area as a special wall
- in a teenager's room
- in the bedroom behind the bed, decorated with sophisticated lamps or fairy lights
- as a spice wall in the kitchen
If you paint a wall in Black with Velvet, for example, you can create a sophisticated atmosphere with the right accessories. Golden and coloured accents will stand out even more. Use black wall paint in the living room to accentuate picture frames and works of art on your walls. Galleries are often painted in dark, neutral colours for a reason. But a black wall is also almost a must-have for fans of the industrial style
With the right decoration, black-black wall paint also looks stylish and elegant in the bedroom. Paint the rest of the walls in a warm cream colour as a contrast to the accent wall to feel really cosy
Black walls are also often desired in teenage bedrooms. These initial signs of rebellion may be off-putting for parents at first, but don't worry, if you use the black accent wall correctly, it won't just please your child. If another colour becomes a favourite later on, you can paint over our black wall paint. The surfaces of black furniture can also be repainted without sanding
Black is a great furniture colour in the kitchen, as black-painted kitchen cabinets look modern and very elegant. Black wall paints in the kitchen can also have a very unusual and elegant effect
With a black-black guest WC, you can definitely make a statement and create a stylish atmosphere. Silky matt black varnishes bring fashionable elegance to the small room without being constricting. Especially if you paint your plastered walls in turquoise or a great pink to match the black painted tiles. But a tone-on-tone design in black is also possible in a small room
Black is Beautiful: tips on the trend colour black
Black has long since ceased to be a niche colour. Instead, black is used as an accent colour for individual walls, especially in modern interiors. And you can achieve an elegant, fresh effect with black varnishes. Black varnishes on furniture give your room an individual, slightly eccentric atmosphere
Living styles in shades of black
Black can be found in its various shades in many living styles. Black is indispensable in modern living styles, which are characterised by straight lines and restrained, rather achromatic colours. In the industrial style, which is inspired by factory halls and lofts, black plays a leading role - whether as an individual element, such as a table frame, or as a wall paint. In the glamour style, too, black provides an ideal basis for extravagant metallic shine and glamorous velvet elements
Combining black colour
As black is a neutral colour, you can combine it with almost anything. If you like it purist or minimalist, combine it with shades of grey and beige. If you prefer bold colours, place furniture painted in bright turquoise, expressive green, red or pink or even mustard yellow in front of the black wall. If you like it luxurious and classy, add golden accents
Paint your walls in a warm, light grey wall paint and use pure black as an accent colour. A piece of furniture painted black also looks very elegant against a grey wall. Use either a black CosyColours chalk varnish or our semi-matt Eggshell Varnish to achieve a subtle effect
Depending on your interior design style, you have all kinds of options when it comes to decorating with black. Since black as a colour shade provides a perfect background for all other colour shades, you are spoilt for choice here. If your furnishing style is classy and glamorous, go for decorative items in gold or metallic tones
Natural materials form an interesting contrast to a black accent wall, while decorations and pictures in geometric shapes are enhanced by the minimalist effect of black. Industrial-style furniture goes particularly well in a room painted with matt black-black wall paints
What colours can I order from MissPompadour Paint?
If you want to design your home in black, you can choose between
- black varnish in 3 qualities for your furniture, stairs or metal surfaces and
- black wall paints in 3 qualities
At MissPompadour, you'll find the right colour quality for your black project for all areas of application
Wall paints in black
You can find the following black paints at MissPompadour
- The wonderfully matt and sustainable wall paint The Valuable Wall Paint from the Just paint Collection is available in many black colour shades.
- If you are looking for an indestructible wall paint that will stay beautifully black for a long time, even in stairwells, hallways or other rooms that are subject to heavy use, you should choose The Functional Wall Paint. It is also available in all colour shades of the Just paint Collection and is completely washable and extremely robust.
- If you want to achieve a slightly rustic character for your walls, choose CosyColours chalk paint.
If you get tired of your black wall at some point, you can paint over the black wall paint. MissPompadour Paints have a very high opacity. Simply use a different colour shade from our diverse colour scheme
Varnishes in black
In addition to walls, furniture, tiles and design elements in black are a real eye-catcher. There are varnishes for this, which you can use in different versions - depending on the effect you want to achieve
If you want to finish a piece of furniture with matt, black-black wood varnish, the matt varnish quality Matt Varnish from the Just paint Collection is just right for you. You can also choose a black chalk paint from the CosyColours Collection to achieve an authentic matt vintage look. Both varnishes are for indoor use
If you are looking for a more robust variant, you should choose our Eggshell Varnish quality. This quality is also available in all colour shades in the Just paint Collection. This weatherproof varnish can also be used for outdoor projects. You can also use this quality to give your window frames or front door a new black look
Order black paint online at MissPompadour Paint
Once you have chosen your favourite black, simply order it to your home. We ship within a few days with DHL GoGreen so that you can use the sustainable wall paints, the velvety matt chalk paints and the black varnishes as quickly as possible. If you need help choosing the right colour shade or the most suitable quality, our friendly and competent customer service is there for you almost around the clock
Is black a colour?
Black is one of the achromatic colours. It is the darkest shade among the colours.
What effect does black colour have?
The colour black can look very classy and elegant. Ultimately, however, the effect of a black colour depends on the context in the room
Is the colour black suitable for furniture?
The colour black is ideal for furniture in any style. It has also always been a favourite colour.
Which colours harmonise with black?
From natural tones such as slightly tinted white to beige and lighter shades of brown to fresh bright colours from the red, blue, green and yellow colour spectrum to lighter shades of grey, the colour black can be combined in a variety of ways. Metallic colours such as gold and silver also work well.
How do you combine black colour on the wall?
As black colour can be combined in so many different ways, you also have the full choice when it comes to wall paint. Just make sure that the overall impression is not too dark.
How does a black wall work?
At first glance, you get the impression that a black wall must appear gloomy. But black wall paint can have a really great effect, depending on the room concept. Decorate your black wall with golden objects, for example, to brighten up the wall and create a sophisticated effect.
