The name comes from "pitch," a thick, black, resinous substance made from wood tar or petroleum, traditionally used to waterproof ships.
It has been used in English since the 14th century to denote something extremely dark. pitch_black
This science fiction horror film is the most widely known cultural reference for the term. It was the breakout role for Vin Diesel as the anti-hero . Pitch Black (2000) - IMDb The name comes from "pitch," a thick, black,
"Pitch black" describes an environment with a complete absence of light. The name comes from "pitch