I seldom wear a black hat. My great grandfather made hats, my father and grandfather were in the men’s clothing business. IO am an attorney who practices in the general public.
That said, I wear hats, but they match the suit I’m wearing, generally charcoal gray or midnight blue. Years ago, a wise old attorney (not Jewish) here in Connecticut told me. “The judge wears a black robe, you are not the judge and should wear a different color out of respect.”
So I wear Black for Shabbos and Yuntif when my life is revolved around Yidden.