Description of the color temperature of LED lamps

The glow temperature of LED lamps is an important characteristic, it depends on how comfortable a person's stay in the room will be. You need to choose not only from personal wishes, but also taking into account the characteristics of a particular room.

What is color temperature

In physical terms, light temperature is the spectrum of a heated body relative to a completely black body. Simply put, it is the color of the glow of a body heated to a certain temperature. Previously, incandescent lamps were used everywhere, where this characteristic is standard, LED devices have several meanings, so it is useful to understand the nuances of marking and selection.

Color range from warm yellow to cool white.

Marking

Each lamp is sold in a special package, which contains the main characteristics. These are color temperature, voltage, power, size, etc.Additionally, all characteristics are duplicated on the surface of the base or bulb of the lamp itself.

Marking on the packaging of Philips lamps.

The temperature is indicated by name, for example "warm white", and additionally in Kelvin (TO). Depending on the requirements and the place of use, lamps are selected according to temperature.

Three main temperatures of LED lamps:

1. Warm white color. It is marked with indicators from 2700 to 3200 K. In terms of light, models with such indicators in operation will be similar to traditional incandescent lamps. Suitable for most living spaces.
2. day white light. Indicators in the range of 3500-5000 K. Different manufacturers can also call such light sources normal or neutral. To describe the nature of the glow, a comparison with the morning sun is used. These lamps are universal, they are used not only in residential, but also in premises for other purposes.
3. Cold white light. Marking in the range of 5000-7000 K. Also similar to daylight sunlight, but very bright. Used for technical rooms and for street lighting.

Basic light temperatures.

The temperature of the glow is not an indicator of the power of the luminous flux, it is measured in lumens.

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What is the best temperature

Many people try to approach the choice of color LED lamps from a position of benefit (or at least harmlessness) to health. There is a myth that too cold or too warm light can damage vision. In fact, this is not so, the color temperature does not harm vision, only brightness, stroboscopic mode of operation and some other factors can affect this.

But there is a psychological effect from the temperature of the glow, it can affect the mood and even behavior. This can be seen in the example of various establishments that you have to visit from time to time:

1. Pharmacy, hospital, shop, dental offices. Most of these establishments have powerful lamps with a cold white light, which even slightly gives off a blue tint. Such light is associated with purity, sterility, but there is no desire to stay in it for a long time.
   Cold light is the standard for medical facilities.
2. Bar, restaurant, theatre. These establishments use warm light. And despite the loud music and noise, a person feels comfortable. This is due to the re-creation of a homely cozy atmosphere.
   Cozy bar lighting in warm colors.
3. Night clubs, concert halls. Entire light shows can be used here with strobe effects, using different shades. A bright flickering light in the dark gives a certain charge, but after the action, fatigue is observed.
   Bright and inconsistent concert lighting.

Of course, the visitor's mood is primarily influenced by the purpose of the room and the purpose for which he came there, but the light accompaniment complements the atmosphere, corrects it.

Which color temperature to choose

At choice light bulbs, the glow temperature will be a characteristic that must be taken into account. To figure out which lamps to buy where, you need to study their main places of use and how light affects a person.

Warm light

People have been accustomed to warm light since the discovery of incandescent lamps. Yes, and fiery sources of light have always been warm, both literally and figuratively.

Impact on a person:

• relaxation;
• calm;
• a sense of security.

Comparison of warm and cold lamps in the same room at home.

Used in residential areas, especially in bedroom, living room, nursery. They are also used in catering establishments, theaters, kindergartens. But where they should definitely not be used - offices and industry, an atmosphere of relaxation will reduce the efficiency of workers.

neutral light

The functionality of light is also influenced by the individual perception of a person. Not everyone likes warm lamps even in their home. Studies show that lamps from the lower limit of neutral light (3500-4000 K) are the best option.

Impact on a person:

• constant activity;
• a sense of trust.

It is the activity that lasts for a long time (and not short-term like cold light) that makes neutral light popular in offices and in some industries. A person will do his job all day long and take it seriously.

In offices, neutral LEDs are used for daylight.

Another neutral light inspires confidence. in the service industry (hairdressing, massage parlors, beauty salons) mainly use neutral LED lamps. In residential buildings, such light can be used in almost any room, but most often in technical places - wardrobe, bathroom, cellar.

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cold light

You can also find the name - "full spectrum temperature". It is characterized by maximum brightness and cold white light, which even turns into blue.

Impact on a person:

• concentration;
• feeling of sterility.

Such light is not exactly pleasing to the eye, and it is definitely not used in a bedroom, living room or other living room.But it has its advantages, for example, concentration makes cold light the main one for production shopswhere people work with complex equipment.

Industrial warehouse lighting in white enhances focus.

Still cold white-blue light always causes a feeling of sterility. That is why it is used in hospitals, food storage areas, swimming pools, bathrooms.

Video: How to choose a glow color for an apartment.

Temperatures of LED lamps in the table

Each of the temperature spectra has its own purpose and a list of evoked emotions. Before choosing lamps, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with each of the options, in short, all the data are presented in the table, and their color is in the photo.

Visual perception of color temperatures.

From whether the temperature of the glow of the LED light bulb is correctly selected, it largely depends on how comfortable a person will feel in the room.