Anyone who’s ever stood in front of a display of paint chips debating between white, off-white, cloud, and vanilla knows that choosing a white paint can be a daunting task. So when they find one that ...

From icy tundras to billowing clouds, the color white crops up repeatedly in our planet’s palette. This color provides a natural way for light from the sun to reflect back from the Earth’s surface and ...

If you always choose white paint over any other wall color, you know that there is no such thing as just white. This hue comes in various tints and shades, and choosing the right one for a space can ...

A new super-white color of paint is so bright you might just need shades. Developed by scientists at Indiana’s Purdue University, the new whitest white acrylic paint reflects 95.5 percent of sunlight.

On a hot tarmac in the peak of summer, an airplane’s crew has little choice but to run the air conditioner to keep themselves and their passengers cool. But soon, crews could become less reliant on ...

Pay attention to undertones, which will influence how the color looks in the room. Choose warm undertones for a cozy feel or cooler undertones for a crisp modern look. Always consider natural light ...

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