Color as it affects heat

[ford40]

Hi wooder,
I have owned convertables for 35 years and now own a triple black boxster. My experience with other convertables is that dark...especially black interiors are by far the hottest. I have also found that the new lined black tops don't transfer an inordinate amount of heat. I have not fooled much with tinting so am not a good source for this. The coolest convertable (temp wise) I have ever owned was white exterior and tan interior.....given that, setting that car in the sun with the top down for any length of time would result in HOT seats...the trick I use most often when I don't want to put the top up is to release the seat back...that at least shades the driver's seat, afording some relief.