Apple icon turned black: What does this mean?

I can't seem to find a good keyword combo to get an answer out of the help section or google, so I thought I'd post here.
What does it mean when your apple icon turns black? It was blue before I installed some software updates. Pic here: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/theneondragon/Picture1-2.png I'm worried because the black makes me think something's not working, like an off light.

Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
What does it mean when your apple icon turns black?
It means you're running 10.5.
There is nothing to worry about.
Regards
TD

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