Why does dark colors tend to be much hotter in the sun compared to lighter ones?

Question

Why does dark colors tend to be much hotter in the sun compared to lighter ones?

In: Physics

Answer 1

White light is comprised of all colors of light, our eyes see the colors that are reflected off of an object toward us. Dark objects absorb more light, which means it absorbs more heat also, while lighter color objects reflect more colors, and therefore more heat.