The color temperature of a light source is the temperature of an ideal black body radiator that radiates light of a color comparable to that of the light source.
Cool white led color temperature.
The colour temperature of a white light whether led or not indicates the colour tint of the white light.
Household fixtures are commonly found in color temperatures on the kelvin scale of 2700k warm incandescent 3000k warm white halogen and 3500k household fluorescent.
Warm white generally means a yellow ish type of white and cool white means a blue ish kind of white.
The most common led colors explained.
Color temperatures between 3100k and 4500k are referred to as cool white or bright white light bulbs within this range will emit a more neutral white light and may even have a slightly blue tint.
This type of light is frequently used for outdoor lighting commercial or retail spaces security lighting and so on.
5000k is less than 6000k so 5000k is natural white which makes this color be close to light yellow while 6000k is a higher temperature which makes look somewhat blueish cool white.
The range of color temperature the three primary types of color temperature for light bulbs are.
Color temperature is mostly a matter of preference.
Speaking of the differences between 6000k leds and 5000k ones think like we ve just told you.
Most white light is not pure white it s usually got a bit of a tint.
Cool white 3000k to 4900k bright and crisp tone that is ideal for use in work areas home offices garages and basements.
Above 4500k brings us into the daylight color temperature of light.
Lighting we often see in residential use is more relaxed settings are usually 3000k 4000k.
In other words there are different shades of white.
For example warm white for the main room lighting and cool white for task lighting over work areas.
If you need to create a clean bright or lively mood you should use the cool white lights.
Most people find this range comforting and leds with this color temperature are perfect for family rooms dining areas and bedrooms.
The higher is led temperature the more it goes to blue and even purple.
How to choose the right kelvin color temperature.
Soft white 2700k 3000k bright white cool white 3500k 4100k and daylight 5000k 6500k.
Start from 4100k to around 5000k on the color temperature chart and represent less blue white light.
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Light bulb color temperature is represented in the unit of absolute temperature kelvin noted by the symbol k.
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Daylight 5000k and up crisp intense light that has a slightly bluish white tone.
The higher the degrees kelvin the whiter the color temperature.