Scientists Create Paint So White, It Might Start Asking For Your Manager

Scientists Create Paint So White, It Might Start Asking For Your Manager

Forget everything you know about off-white or eggshell—scientists at Purdue have unveiled a paint so white, it might start asking for a manager at every store. Seriously, this thing reflects 98% of sunlight, so much so that it actually cools surfaces it’s applied to.

And no, it’s not just some chilled out paint in your typical “oh, that’s neat” kind of way—it actually cools the surface down to 8°F lower than the surrounding air, even in the middle of the scorching noon sun. That’s cooler than your best attempt at finding shade under a palm tree while sipping iced coffee.

How’s this possible? Well, this magical paint uses barium sulfate, a fancy ingredient that scatters sunlight like it’s throwing the world’s most effective party. Think of it as SPF infinity, just for your house.

So, yeah—this paint is so white, it probably only listens to indie bands and loves pickleball tournaments.

Would it start charging you for air conditioning? Or simply tell you to "figure it out"? You decide.