A low- mid gloss coating.
subdued shininess of surface
The quality of surface gloss seen when a surface is viewed from an angle.
Term applied to low angle gloss.
A measure of how high the reflectance of a paint is, gene ral ly measured at a reflectance angle of 60 degrees. Gloss and sheen are often used interchangeably. Note that the sheen level of a paint can also affect its apparent colour.
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
The amount of light reflection on the surface of a finish. Gloss or sheen is measured in sheen units. Below a 10 sheen is considered true flat and above 75, a gloss.
A faint luster as if from reflection, such as produced by metallic bronze powders, and evident on some metals such as bronze, zinc, etc. Sometimes used as a synonym for “gloss.” .
A light reflective property of a Painted surface
This effect resembles luster, and is caused by light reflection from inclusions or texture inside the gem. Luster is light reflected from the surface of the gem and sheen is reflection from inside the gemstone.
A measurement (in percentage) and categorization of the extent of reflection of light off of a surface.
A specular reflectance taken at a low angle, usually 85 degrees.
A carpet having a high luster, usually produced by a special chemical washing.
The principal feature of the Satin mutation. A bright, natural luster attributed to the unique structure of the guard hair shaft. Having a glass-like transparent hair shell with the ability to reflect light. Sometimes used in error to describe fur condition on a normal fur.
Various degrees from lusterless to high gloss. (see Sheen Descriptions.)
A moderately low degree of gloss; gloss with poor distinctness-of-image reflectance. Characteristic where a coating appears to be matt when viewed near to the perpendicular, but appears to be glossy when viewed from a low or grazing angle.
A glistening appearance on the water surface from oil residue.
The effect of a mineral's body texture on its surface appearance.
Paint sheen refers to how shiny or how dull paint looks after it has dried.
The reflected light which come from within a stone. )see luster"
Brightness, shininess, luster
The luster of a carpet that usually comes from having a special chemical wash.
Glistening brightness and luster.
The degree of luster of the dried film of a finishing material.It is usually used to describe the luster of rubbed surfaces or of flat–drying materials.
Degree of gloss visible when a surface is viewed at an angle of 5 degrees or less.
natural brightness or shininess of a surface
A very thin layer of oil (less than 0.0001 inches or 0.003 millimeters in thickness) floating on the water surface. Sheen is the most commonly-observed form of oil during the later stages of a spill. Depending on thickness, sheens range in color from dull brown for the thickest sheens to rainbows, grays, silvers, and near-transparency in the case of the thinnest sheens.
Much like wall paint: Gloss, semi-gloss, satin, or matte. Can refer to the finish of medium, varnish, or paint.
The degree of luster of a dried Paint film.
This is a term sometimes called gossamer given to the glitter-like appearance of the stockings. 100% nylon non-stretch stockings and nylon-lycra blends have a very high sheen, which is their trademark.
The gloss seen at glancing angles on a surface which when viewed normally appears matt.
A dull gleam on a surface, less bright than gloss.
