A heat treatable coated article including a solar management layer for reflecting
infrared (IR) or the like, is provided between a substrate and an overlying dielectric
layer. An underlying dielectric layer between the substrate and solar management
layer is optional. In certain embodiments, the solar management layer may include
NiCrNx while the dielectric layer(s) may include a nitride such as silicon
nitride. By nitriding the solar management layer, it has been found that the resulting
coated article is more color stable upon heat treatment (HT). For example, the
coated article may have a E* value (transmissive and/or glass side reflective)
of no greater than 5.0, more preferably no greater than 4.0, and most preferably
no greater than 3.0. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating
glass (IG) window units, vehicle windows, or the like.
