> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://blair-neal.gitbook.io/survey-of-alternative-displays/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://blair-neal.gitbook.io/survey-of-alternative-displays/experimental-other/electrochromic-paint.md).

# Electrochromic Paint

Electrochromic Paint is a specialized paint that lights up in a color similar to glow-in-the-dark paint when an electrical current is applied. One of the main providers of the electric paint is [Lumilor](https://www.lumilor.com).

There are some restrictions about the amount of surface area (not much larger than 280 square inches for a single lightup sector) that can be lit up with this kind of paint, but for the right application it can be a great fit. Additionally, it doesn't have an infinite lifespan, or its brightness tends to fade over time, so it's not particularly suited for permanent installations.

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