darkness

/ˈdɑːknəs/

The state of being dark; lack of light.

The darkness of the room made it difficult to see.

Gloom.

The product of being dark.

The state or quality of reflecting little light, of tending to a blackish or brownish color.

The darkness of her skin betrayed her Mediterranean heritage.

Evilness, lack of understanding or compassion, reference to death or suffering.