It turns out that your paint color choices actually do carry some weight.
In fact, they can even go so far as to affect your heating andenergy bills.
Let’s dive into the science of it all.
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Does Paint Color Affect Temperature?
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Yes, paint color can significantly affect the temperature of a room or home.
This will inevitably affect your heating and cooling bills.
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Some of this absorbed energy is converted to heat and then transferred into the home via conduction.
But, that could actually be money-saving over the winter months.
Imagine you’ve got a north-facing room that gets chilly over the winter.
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This could be the opportunity you were looking for to try out that moody, deep sea color.
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Is My Paint Color Energy-Efficient?
you’re able to typically find this printed on the back of any paint swatch.
It ranges from 0-100, with 0 being true black, and 100 being true white.
The closer to 0, the more heat your paint color will absorb.
The closer to 100, the more light your paint color will reflect.
“We’ve always had them,” he says.
“But now we’re getting more questions about it.
People are asking, ‘How do I use color to save energy?'”
It all comes down to what your particular goals are.
“Using color to improve the indoor environment is critical.
Designers can actually affect the energy loads of a house based on color placement.”
Conclusion
I’m definitely warming up to the idea of using paint more strategically, pun intended.
Natural Cooling.Department of Energy
Worthy of Reflection.Sherwin-Williams
