Forum Lighting Catalogue Issue 9

COLOUR TEMPERATURE GUIDE

Colour temperature ratings describe the tones of white light available. Colour temperature options range from 2000-3000K for WarmWhite lighting, 3100-4500 for Cool White lighting and 4600-6500 for Daylight White lighting. It can be a tricky decision to know what is best for your installation, but our skilled technical sales team are on hand to guide you through choosing the perfect white tone for your room.

LEDS make it possible to have a choice of white colours or ‘tones’. This allows easy customisation of an area to bring out the best in the materials and design of a room. With standard white LED lighting, these tones range from warm-yellow, to daylight-blue light, with options in between. The graphic below is a reference that starts at a warm yellow colour on the left and fades into a blue colour on the right.

1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000

WARM WHITE

COOL WHITE

DAYLIGHT WHITE

2000-3000K

3100-4500K

4600-6500K

Colour temperature

Light appearance

WarmWhite

Cool White

Daylight White

Perfect for industrial, security, garages and task lighting where the most natural lighting is required

Cool white is a good choice for retail and office environments where a simulated natural, outdoor light is preferred. Use in contemporary kitchens and bathroom to complement décor

Warmer whites are generally preferred for creating a more relaxed environment in dining, living or reception areas

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