Different colors absorb and reflect different amounts of sunlight. Which color would make the most sense to use to paint a house to keep it cool in Florida?

Question

a
dark blue
b
pale yellow
c
black
d
red

Answer 1

The color that would make the most sense to use to paint a house to keep it cool in Florida would be pale yellow. Lighter colors like pale yellow reflect more sunlight and therefore absorb less heat, helping to keep the house cooler. Dark colors like dark blue, black, and red absorb more sunlight and can make the house warmer.