almost black

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indicates a color that is very dark and close to black, but not pure black

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Examples (10)

  • The ink spilled on the paper, creating a deep, almost black stain.
  • Storm clouds gathered on the horizon, turning the sky an almost black color.
  • She wore a velvet dress that was so dark it appeared almost black in the dim light.
  • His hair wasn't pure black, but a very dark brown that looked almost black.
  • The water in the deep lake was a chilling, almost black shade of blue.
  • After the fall, a huge bruise formed on his leg, turning an ugly, almost black purple.
  • The ancient mahogany desk was polished to an almost black sheen.
  • We used a type of granite for the countertop that is almost black with flecks of silver.
  • The photographer adjusted the lighting to capture the texture of the almost black fabric.
  • In the twilight, the forest became a wall of almost black silhouettes.