'Light Reflective Value (LRV) is a key factor to consider when choosing paint colors, as it determines how much light a color reflects,' explains Tash Bradley, Director of Interior Design at Lick ...

Kantz simplifies it: "A paint color's light reflective value is the measured amount of visible light each shade reflects and is measured on a scale of 0%, or no light, to 100% of all light," she ...

These paint color ideas will help. ... Logically speaking, they’re dark, therefore they’re not going to create any extra light, provide ultra reflective surfaces, ...

The barium sulfate paint, while extremely reflective, requires a coat at least 0.4 millimeters thick to be effective—a nonstarter in industries that seek to make their products as light as possible.

In 2020, scientists at Purdue University developed a new super-white acrylic paint that reflects 95.5 percent of sunlight. Since then, they’ve made it even whiter, with a new formula that has ...

The exterior color of your house isn't just aesthetic. It could help you use less air conditioning. Here's what to know for the next time you paint.