Black

Noir No. 725 subtly incorporates light and stages spaces with a controlled, almost theatrical restraint.

Noir 725 is a deep, almost pure black with minimal refraction, which gently absorbs light rather than harshly blocking it. Its brightness is at the lower end of the scale, while its saturation is high but softly filtered. The temperature appears neutral to slightly cool, giving surfaces a precise contour. Psychologically, this tone represents concentration, reduction, and deliberate staging; it makes adjacent colors appear brighter and sharpens the eye for proportions and materials.

In art and architecture, black, like Noir 725, has always been a symbol of radicalism and clarity, from monochrome paintings to the shadowy architecture of minimalist buildings. In fashion, a comparable tone is established in evening wear, tailoring, and technical fabrics, where it can structure silhouettes and smooth surfaces. A classic deep navy blue. In interior design, Noir 725 is suitable for precisely placed surfaces—such as plinths, shelves, frames, or individual wall segments—that act like graphic markers in the room. Combined with warm woods, matte stone, and satin-finished metal, it creates a quietly luxurious atmosphere, while with light neutrals, cool blue-gray, and soft pink, it creates clear contrasts. The color is also relevant in product and object design, for example, for lighting, technical objects, or handles, as it softens forms while simultaneously emphasizing details. In the overall composition, Noir 725 functions as a calm backdrop for light, shadow, and changes in materials.

• Seasonal & festive applications: evening productions, New Year's Eve decorations, gala events, stage designs, formal stationery
• Natural features: volcanic rock, basalt, raven feathers, deep shadows, damp soil
• Floristry plants: Black calla lily, almost black tulip, scabiosa, dahlia, hellebore
• Harmonizing colors: Warm white, stone beige, smoke grey, brass gold, fir green
• Contrasting colors: Pure white, saffron yellow, vermillion red, cobalt blue, mint green
• Similar colors: Anthracite, Soot Black, Graphite, Deep Grey, Ebony

You can order high quality satin ribbon in Noir 725 availabel in seven different widths directly here.