Abstract: Compositions and methods related to providing an object with metallic and reflective qualities when illuminated with ultraviolet light are provided herein. Such compositions generally comprise reflective metal flakes and ultraviolet-luminescent pigments. Also provided are methods for making compositions comprising reflective metal flakes and ultraviolet-luminescent pigments and for applying a composition comprising reflective metal flakes and ultraviolet-luminescent pigments to an object.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are printable compositions that include a UV-A blocking compound, wherein the composition is free of colorants that are visible under white light or UV light. Also disclosed herein are images formed by printing the printable composition on a substrate surface, wherein the substrate surface includes one or more Uv fluorescent materials on at least a portion thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of forming an image on a substrate including printing a selected amount of the printable composition on top of a UV fluorescent material.

Abstract: Colorant compositions include a transparent or translucent visible light colorant, a UV fluorescent pigment, and a UV blocking compound. Articles can be printed or coated with the colorant compositions. The colorant compositions have an appearance whereby the wavelength range of visible light viewable by the average human eye when a printed or coated article is irradiated by UV light at least partially overlaps with the wavelength range of the visible light viewable by the average human eye when the printed or coated article is irradiated by white light.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are printable compositions that include a UV-A blocking compound, wherein the composition is free of colorants that are visible under white light or UV light. Also disclosed herein are images formed by printing the printable composition on a substrate surface, wherein the substrate surface includes one or more Uv fluorescent materials on at least a portion thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of forming an image on a substrate including printing a selected amount of the printable composition on top of a UV fluorescent material.

Abstract: One implementation of the present disclosure is a computing device for identifying a translated color from a desired color. The computing device includes at least one memory component storing a translation chart. The translation chart includes information implementing a correspondence between each of a plurality of first colors and each of a plurality of second colors. The computing device also includes one or more processing elements in communication with the at least one memory component. The processing element or elements are configured to receive one or more appearance characteristics of the desired color under a first light source and evaluate the translation chart to determine a translated color that includes the one or more appearance characteristics of the desired color under a second light source.

Abstract: One particular implementation of the present invention may involve a method for creating a color sample that provides a first color under white light and a second color under UV or black light. In general, the first color and second color may each include a perceived hue and value (shade and tint). However, the second color may also include a luminous effect under the UV light. In some implementations, the hue and value of the first color and the second color may be the same such that the difference between the first color and the second color is a luminous effect of the color sample under the black light. In another implementation, the hue and value of the first color and the second color may differ, such that the color scheme appears as one color under white light and glows a separate color under black light.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a visual display structure having a fade resistant surface finish. The visual display structure is three-dimensional and may be used to recreate a naturally occurring structure, such as rocks, coral or vegetation. The visual display structure may also be used to produce a scenic element, such as an underwater castle, sunken ship or ruins. The visual display structure is created by providing a base, a binder over the base, and crushed glass particles to the binder. The crushed glass particles may be selected from a plurality of colors and are arranged so as to imitate the naturally occurring structure and its surface features. Once the crushed glass particles are applied to the base, thereby assuming the shape of the base, the visual display structure is ready for use. The visual display structure may be exposed in part to an underwater environment as, for example, a component in a theme park attraction.

Abstract: One particular implementation of the present invention may involve a method for creating a color sample that provides a first color under white light and a second color under UV or black light. In general, the first color and second color may each include a perceived hue and value (shade and tint). However, the second color may also include a luminous effect under the UV light. In some implementations, the hue and value of the first color and the second color may be the same such that the difference between the first color and the second color is a luminous effect of the color sample under the black light. In another implementation, the hue and value of the first color and the second color may differ, such that the color scheme appears as one color under white light and glows a separate color under black light.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to providing an object with metallic and reflective qualities when illuminated with ultraviolet light are provided herein. Such compositions generally comprise reflective metal flakes and ultraviolet-luminescent pigments. Also provided are methods for making compositions comprising reflective metal flakes and ultraviolet-luminescent pigments and for applying a composition comprising reflective metal flakes and ultraviolet-luminescent pigments to an object.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a visual display structure having a fade resistant surface finish. The visual display structure is three-dimensional and may be used to recreate a naturally occurring structure, such as rocks, coral or vegetation. The visual display structure may also be used to produce a scenic element, such as an underwater castle, sunken ship or ruins. The visual display structure is created by providing a base, a binder over the base, and crushed glass particles to the binder. The crushed glass particles may be selected from a plurality of colors and are arranged so as to imitate the naturally occurring structure and its surface features. Once the crushed glass particles are applied to the base, thereby assuming the shape of the base, the visual display structure is ready for use. The visual display structure may be exposed in part to an underwater environment as, for example, a component in a theme park attraction.