Forum Catalogue Edition 9.3 jan 2024 - Flipbook - Page 427
COLOUR TEMPERATURE
GUIDE
LEDS make it possible to have a choice of white colours
Colour temperature ratings describe the tones of white
or ‘tones’. This allows easy customisation of an area to
light available. Colour temperature options range from
bring out the best in the materials and design of a room.
2000-3000K for Warm White lighting, 3100-4500 for Cool
With standard white LED lighting, these tones range
White lighting and 4600-6500 for Daylight White lighting.
from warm-yellow, to daylight-blue light, with options in
It can be a tricky decision to know what is best for your
between. The graphic below is a reference that starts at a
installation, but our skilled technical sales team are on
warm yellow colour on the left and fades into a blue colour
hand to guide you through choosing the perfect white
on the right.
tone for your room.
1000
2000
3000
4000
WARM WHITE
5000
6000
COOL WHITE
7000
8000
9000
DAYLIGHT WHITE
Colour temperature
2000-3000K
3100-4500K
4600-6500K
Light appearance
Warm White
Cool White
Daylight White
Warmer whites are generally
Best for
Cool white is a good choice for retail and Perfect for industrial, security,
preferred for creating a more
office environments where a simulated
garages and task lighting
relaxed environment in dining,
natural, outdoor light is preferred. Use in
where the most natural
living or reception areas
contemporary kitchens and bathroom to
lighting is required
complement décor
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