Black yarmulkas, made of cloth or velvet, are mostly worn by Orthodox (Haredi) men. This is why men who wear these yarmulkas are sometimes referred to as "kippot shechorot" (which means "black kippot" in Hebrew).
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It is true, the kippah's color can be a sign of belonging to a certain Jewish religious stream. Haredim are likely to choose a big plain black kippah (satin or cloth). A young (or slightly rebel) orthodox, may prefer small black crocheted yarmulkas.
I think that wearing black kippot is also common on funerals.
My feeling is that white kippahs are usually used on holidays.
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