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White hides dirt but will never “pop” like black. No color will look as good as a perfectly clean polished black paint.I have owned enough white and silver colors and these “safe” colors are a compromise as a convenience for me. The reality is black is a more “honest” color showing you what your pant really looks like. Some do not like honesty with their paint colors.IMO BMW does blue better than anyone and Carbon Black is the sexiest color BMW makes. I worked very hard to locate a 50i M-Sport in Carbon Black when I was buying. It’s got all the coolness of black but when the sun is out it will standout even against the cleanest black car as the blue looks like it is set 10’ behind that black finish.The new M8 needed to be introduced in Carbon Black instead of blah Burgundy and dirty grey.

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10:06 PM

Is carbon black a color?

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Carbon black is not considered a color in the traditional sense. It is a pigment or substance that is very dark in appearance, almost black. Carbon black is made by burning hydrocarbons or fossil fuels, and it consists primarily of elemental carbon.

In terms of color, carbon black absorbs nearly all light that falls on it, reflecting very little light back to our eyes. This results in a visually perceived color that is very close to black. However, black itself is often considered the absence of color rather than a color.

Carbon black is commonly used as a pigment in various applications, including inks, paints, plastics, and rubber products. It provides deep, intense black coloration and helps improve the durability and UV resistance of these materials.

So, while carbon black is not technically a color, it is often used to create a very dark and rich black appearance in various products and materials.