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Correlated Colour Temperature

Correlated colour temperature defines the color appearance of a white LED which is defined in degrees Kelvin (K).

Yellowish-white (Warm) light sources such as incandescent lamps, have lower colour temperatures in the 2700K-3000K range while white and bluish-white (Cool) light sources have higher colour temperatures in the 4000K-6500K.

Basically the higher the colour temperature, the whiter/bluer the light will be.

Watch the video and learn more about the color temperature and how it varies in different sources of light.


So, Warm white or Cool white?

Warm

Whenever there are both warm and cool material colours in one area, white light with 3000K offers a very good result with respect to the overall impact of the colours. Warm white 3000K is therefore the best choice for shops offering a variety of merchandise with different colours and materials.

Recommended Applications:

Cool

Neutral white with 4000K emphasises cool colours such as blue and green. Merchandise such as silver jewellery or materials with metal or concrete are given a cool, technical appearance. In areas with plenty of daylight, the neutral white light colour with 4000K is an ideal supplement.

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