<p>Reflective color inks are used, such as for signage applications and as an electronic display medium and material. The reflective color inks comprise a core-shell particle that includes a core particle coated with a molecular surface coating. One example of such a particle is using a core of a polystyrene type of material that has a relatively low refractive index, with a high reflective index acrylic copolymer added as the shell material.</p>