Full spectrum light most closely simulates the light we receive from the sun. Let’s take a look at the different color temperatures and their best uses.įull spectrum bulbs have a color temperature of 5700K and higher. CFL and LED bulbs can actually come very close to the warm color of incandescent bulbs, while still offering a wide range of other color temperature options.
However, it’s a common misconception that LED bulbs are only offered in this bright white, which most people find too harsh or blue for use in common areas of homes. When most people think of LED bulbs, they picture a bright white or daylight (5000K). Incandescent bulbs have a color temperature of around 2700K, or warm white. When you imagine your typical household incandescent bulb, you’ll think of the warm glow it emits. The lower the Kelvin rating, the warmer the bulb will appear the higher the rating, the cooler, and seemingly brighter, the bulb.Ĭolor temperatures range from warm white to daylight and even full spectrum beyond that. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (k) – a thermodynamic temperature. Try not to get caught up on the word “temperature” since this has nothing to do with the actual heat the bulb produces.
Color temperature refers to how warm or cool a bulb’s color appears. Have you noticed how some light bulbs appear more yellow or orange and others a bright white? This can be explained by what’s known in the lighting industry as color temperature.
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