[J. H. Light]

Can anyone tell me if there are studies as to whether dark colors (black) absorb heat as opposed to lighter colors (tan).  It is commonly known I believe that dark colors absorb heat faster than lighter colors.  I need to know if there have been studies related to this issue. 

Fire Departments have choices of colors to wear, although the gear is layered and designed to create a thermal barrier between the fire and the wearer, would the black gear absorb heat faster than the tan?

If there is a study could you please reference it, or attach to e-mail for future reference.

Thank you,

JHL

[Borek]

What does it mean "body is blue"?