d2jsp
Log InRegister
d2jsp Forums > Off-Topic > General Chat > Science, Technology & Nature > What Color Reflects Most Light But Not Brightly
Add Reply New Topic New Poll
Member
Posts: 11,276
Joined: Oct 19 2006
Gold: 37,661.00
Jan 7 2024 05:19pm
I was wondering what would be the best happy middle of reflection of light but not bright on the eyes in direct sunlight. Thinking light gray of some shade. Want to reduce heat absorption of sunlight but not with pure white.
Member
Posts: 38,566
Joined: Sep 5 2016
Gold: 2,955.95
Warn: 10%
Feb 24 2024 05:53pm
Quote (imez @ Jan 7 2024 03:19pm)
I was wondering what would be the best happy middle of reflection of light but not bright on the eyes in direct sunlight. Thinking light gray of some shade. Want to reduce heat absorption of sunlight but not with pure white.


pastels, also flat paints, not gloss..................... flat pastel is what your looking for

Pastel colors are a family of colors characterized by their pale, light, and desaturated appearance. They are created by adding white to pure hues, resulting in soft and muted shades. Pastels include soft pink, baby blue, lavender, mint green, and pale yellow.

This post was edited by TiStuff on Feb 24 2024 06:02pm
Member
Posts: 11,276
Joined: Oct 19 2006
Gold: 37,661.00
Feb 24 2024 06:07pm
Quote (TiStuff @ Feb 24 2024 06:53pm)
pastels, also flat paints, not gloss..................... flat pastel is what your looking for

Pastel colors are a family of colors characterized by their pale, light, and desaturated appearance. They are created by adding white to pure hues, resulting in soft and muted shades. Pastels include soft pink, baby blue, lavender, mint green, and pale yellow.


what about a flat gray, thinking the bit of black may be counter productive but it is my favorite color. ty for the reply btw
Member
Posts: 38,566
Joined: Sep 5 2016
Gold: 2,955.95
Warn: 10%
Feb 24 2024 06:10pm
Quote (imez @ Feb 24 2024 04:07pm)
what about a flat gray, thinking the bit of black may be counter productive but it is my favorite color. ty for the reply btw


flat light grey. light grey is a pastel. not black ever or any dark color if your going for sunlight reflection.................o? you said "bit of black" ya should be fine

This post was edited by TiStuff on Feb 24 2024 06:13pm
Member
Posts: 11,276
Joined: Oct 19 2006
Gold: 37,661.00
Feb 24 2024 06:26pm
Quote (TiStuff @ Feb 24 2024 07:10pm)
flat light grey. light grey is a pastel. not black ever or any dark color if your going for sunlight reflection.................o? you said "bit of black" ya should be fine


Yeah, as it's used in the making of gray... well I'm no paint mixer but that was what I meant lol. Ty again, it's for the upcoming house repaint on the house in Florida, want to save some money on this year's cooling bills.
Member
Posts: 38,566
Joined: Sep 5 2016
Gold: 2,955.95
Warn: 10%
Feb 25 2024 04:12am
Quote (imez @ Feb 24 2024 04:26pm)
Yeah, as it's used in the making of gray... well I'm no paint mixer but that was what I meant lol. Ty again, it's for the upcoming house repaint on the house in Florida, want to save some money on this year's cooling bills.


sounds good, have fun :)
Go Back To Science, Technology & Nature Topic List
Add Reply New Topic New Poll