Soot — The word “soot” refers to the visible accumulation of carbon particles as a byproduct of an incomplete carbon combustion. As a color, Soot matches the inky black color of its namesake. A very dark, almost pure black, but with a slight reddish-brown or brownish-orange undertone. It belongs to the black color family and is also known as Smoky Black. It's a very dark, almost black shade with a subtle hint of brown or orange, characterized by its high black value and low saturation.