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Shades of black

Have you ever seen a black crayon or marker? Well, did you know that there are actually many different shades of black? It's true!

You know how when you mix different colors together, you can create new colors? The same thing happens with black. Depending on what other colors are mixed in, the black color can look different.

Some shades of black have a bluish tint to them, while others have a reddish or brownish tint. Some shades of black might even have a green or purple tint!

These different shades of black are like different flavors of ice cream. Just like how strawberry ice cream tastes different from vanilla ice cream, each shade of black has its own unique look.

But even though they might look different, all of these shades are still considered black. It's like how all different kinds of dogs are still considered dogs, even if they look different.

So, next time you see something that looks black, take a closer look! It might be a different shade of black than you thought.
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