Best paint colors to keep your house cool

In Pakistan, a major part of the year is occupied by hot weather. We all want the scorching heat to stay away from us. Most people may not know that the colors of the paints have a great impact on the temperature of the house. If you are building a new house or renovating it, here are some really helpful suggestions for you about what colors you should go for to keep your house cool.

Does paint color affect the temperature of the house?

As the title suggests, we are going to use paints to keep our house cool. But the question arises; how is it possible?

Colors tend to absorb or reflect light. Dark colors tend to absorb heat and light. These colors also absorb infrared radiations that penetrate the house, increasing the temperature. Light colors, on the other hand, tend to reflect heat and light. That is why light colors are preferred to maximize the protection of the house from heat.

What colors should we choose?

The Exterior:

When it comes to painting the house light, most people go for white. It reflects 35% more heat than any color. Painting the exterior white may not be a wise decision as the strong weather conditions (including harsh sunlight and heavy rainfalls) cause damage to the white paint. So, the white exterior will require a lot of maintenance. Similarly, colors like off-white, butter pecan, and ivory also require maintenance. Such colors also get dust very easily.

Cool colors are highly recommended for the exterior of the house. We would suggest you the following colors for painting the exterior of your house;

• Turquoise
• Pastel colors
• Pale green
• Light grey
• Beige
• Powder blue

The Interior:

Choosing the color of the interior of your house is a tricky job. You have a lot of options to choose from. For the interior, white is one of the best options. You may want to go for a color that will not only keep the house cool but will also be easy to match with the furniture, curtains, etc. White is the best at reflecting light. Moreover, it is a neutral color so, walls will go with any kind of furniture and fixture. You can also use bright and cool tones for painting the interior of your house. The list of such colors is quite long. So, to make this decision a little bit easier for you here’s our recommendations;

• Pastel Colors
• Ivory
• Mint Green
• Soft pink
• Light Coffee
• Off white

Now, all you have to do is, use your aesthetics and decide what colors would better represent your taste while keeping your house cool.