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They do not attract light, they absorb it, that is why they are darker. Light colors reflect more light (to your eyes), that is why they are light.

it has to do with the light energy that doesn't stop, lighter colors tend to reflect when there isn't a place for the light to bounce off of it has to stop and the energy remains as heat

because dark traps the light and doesn`t let go

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