BLACK PANEL EFFECT with ACRYLITE®
Learn more about our ACRYLITE® neutral gray colors
The effect is amazing: When turned off, a display appears to seamlessly be a part of a high-gloss panel, however, when turned on, it clearly depicts the information presented in true colors. This effect, known as the black panel effect, is being used in many applications in the automotive industry and can only be implemented using materials in special, neutral gray colors.
To show the interaction between transmission and wall thickness of a component, we have created this sample box including all available neutral gray special colorings. This sample box will be of great help selecting the right product for a specific component.
Typical applications
- interior and exterior lighting
- illuminated buttons and switches
- lighting elements for household appliances
- optics with reduced light/dark contrast
The effect is amazing:
The Box "Secret Until Lit" is a great tool for selecting the perfect product for a specific component by using graphical illustrations to show the interaction between transmittance and wall thickness of a component.
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Transmittance in % and wall thickness
| Product | 1mm | 2mm | 3mm | 4mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V268 | 89.66 | 87.21 | 84.89 | 81.82 |
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V269 | 86.28 | 81.03 | 75.89 | 70.68 |
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V270 | 84.14 | 77.08 | 70.54 | 65.22 |
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V271 | 82.15 | 73.85 | 66.19 | 60.0 |
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V272 | 77.35 | 65.38 | 55.49 | 47.85 |
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V265 | 71.23 | 55.54 | 43.44 | 35.09 |
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V273 | 66.04 | 48.81 | 35.55 | 26.76 |
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V205 | 61.85 | 42.47 | 29.14 | 21.12 |
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V274 | 58.07 | 38.65 | 25.04 | 16.92 |
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V275 | 49.19 | 28.41 | 15.73 | 9.16 |
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V336 | 40.59 | 17.67 | 8.25 | 4.2 |
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V338 | 33.13 | 11.66 | 4.72 | 1.92 |
| ACRYLITE® 8N 7V337 | 17.93 | 3.24 | 0.69 | 0.18 |
| ACRYLITE® LED 8N gray 7V376 | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. |