A term describing a material not affected or faded by sunlight, fluorescent tubes and lighbulbs.
A colored material that resists fading induced by natural and artificial lighting.
Will not fade when exposed to light, esp. sunlight. Pigments are rated by their degree of lightfastness, from permanent to fugitive.
Coloured material that resists fading even when exposed to natural or artificial light.
Material not affected or faded by sunlight, fluorescent tubes and light bulbs. Close Window
Lightfast paper and ink are resistant to change from aging or exposure to light. Also known as "fade-resistant" or colorfast."
Resistant to fading or other changes due to light.
The ability of a pigment to withstand exposure to light without change. Many pigment and paint makers have their own lightfastness categories, plus there is an international standard, the ASTM ratings. ASTM I and II are considered acceptable for artistic use. See also permanence.